Teacher - Reading Specialist

• Position Type: Certified Classroom Teacher Pre K-6/ Teacher - Reading Specialist
• Date Posted: 3/23/2026
• Location: Teaching and Learning
• Date Available: 07/20/2026
• Closing Date: 06/30/2026

Fiscal year: 2026 / 2027

Months Contracted: 10 Months (Exempt)

Job Grade: Teacher

Annual Rate: $54,335 and up depending on experience

Full Time Equivalency: 1.0 FTE

Application Procedure: Apply online

Fingerprint Clearance Card: Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing. Please follow these steps: Step One Step Two

Certification Notes: Applicants need to hold an Arizona Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education, Middle Grades or Secondary certificate with one of the following: Reading K-8 Endorsement, Reading K-12 Endorsement, Reading Specialist, K-12 Endorsement

Purpose Statement

To provide reading instruction and interventions that are research-based, data-driven and meet specific student needs.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate and identify student reading and spelling needs based on diagnostic assessments and spelling screeners
• Use a multi-sensory approach to reading instruction that includes visual, auditory and kinesthetic elements
• Design lessons that are logical, sequential and guided by standards-based learning targets and success criteria
• Deliver learning experiences that allow for feedback and adjustments in instruction to promote individual student growth in reading
• Utilize high-yield instructional strategies to improve student growth and proficiency in reading
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to assist students in generalizing their learning
• Incorporate real world applications of reading and cross-curricular connections relevant to students' lives and cultural backgrounds
• Monitor and assess student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students and their parents
• Provide frequent opportunities for students to reflect on goal setting, progress and the need for adjustments
• Communicate progress and ideas with colleagues, students, parents, and community in a positive professional and ethical manner
• Recognize the diverse needs of students and provide individual and small group support
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting the school culture to improve learning outcomes
• Work collaboratively with the literacy and MTSS teams to collect reading benchmark and MOWR data
• Employ effective listening and speaking skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence
• Assumes individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements

Mental Requirements

Learning Development- Level E Knowledge in a recognized professional field or technological discipline sufficient to command various principles, facts, and practical applications. Learning development is obtained by the completion of a college curriculum resulting in a bachelor's degree in a specialized field; advanced mathematics, very advanced language development, proficient understanding of practical systems.

Problem Solving - Level 2 Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective responses. Solutions may be somewhat technical, yet are relatively straightforward, obvious and well-defined once problems are understood. Responses come from the realm of prior learning and experiences.

Physical Requirements

Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Physical Effort - Level 1 Minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking. Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying of lightweight materials or equipment.

Social Requirements

Human Relations Skill- Level B Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups. skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.

Scope of Contacts - Level 1 The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur.

Work Environment

Performance Environment - Level A Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent.

Physical Working Conditions - Level 1 Generally good working conditions. Little or no exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, etc. little or no exposure to safety or health hazards.

Accountability

Level of Accountability -Level B Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.

Organizational Impact - Level 3 Work results, decisions, and approvals impact the overall design of internal systems, programs, and/or research; the status of others; and/or critical aspects of the final product or service in terms of quantity or quality.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

Experience: No experience required.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution. Continuing Professional Development Specific to job requirements.

Certifications/Clearances: Valid Arizona Standard Professional Teacher Certificate. Meets all certification requirements for the grade level or subject area including proper teaching area endorsements. Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed.

Compensation Details

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Schedule: Teacher

Work Calendar: Teacher

Non Discrimination Statement

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.