Lower School Reading Specialist at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, Maryland

Job Description:

Stone Ridge is seeking a Lower School Reading Specialist to begin August 13, 2025.

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, Grades 1-12, with a co-educational Early Childhood Program, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 780 students, and rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education, Stone Ridge inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

The Lower School Reading Specialist is responsible for supporting our elementary learners in developing strong foundational literacy skills. The Reading Specialist will collaborate with students, teachers, and families to provide a seamless, data-driven approach to reading instruction and intervention. 

The Reading Specialist will: 

• use research-based methodologies to provide targeted, systematic, and explicit reading instruction to emergent readers.
• support students at Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels through individualized and small-group instruction.
• collaborate with classroom teachers to review student progress, adjust instruction, and plan for differentiated literacy support.
• assist teachers in developing small-group instruction that aligns with best practices in early literacy.
• regularly communicate with families, providing updates on student progress, home support strategies, and literacy development guidance.
• utilize diagnostic assessments and ongoing progress monitoring to inform instruction and intervention planning.
• contribute to a school-wide literacy culture by supporting best practices and ensuring classroom consistency.
• work with all Lower School faculty members, as necessary, and the Student Support Team to ensure appropriate accommodations and interventions for struggling readers. 

Essential Skills and Experience: 

• Master’s Degree in Special Education or Reading
• Experience with Microsoft Word & Excel
• Certification in an evidence-based, multi-sensory reading program
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working with emergent readers in Grades K-2
• Strong understanding of early literacy development, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
• Ability to analyze assessment data to drive instruction
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills to work with teachers, families, and support staff
• Passion for fostering a love of reading and building confidence in young learners

The desired candidate has experience teaching and/or guiding student support in a Lower School setting. Compensation includes salary commensurate with experience. This position would be compensated based on our salary scale, with the salary range for this position likely falling somewhere between $60,000 and $90,000+, depending on years of experience and level of education. Stone Ridge offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurances; generous vacation, holiday, and sick time; 403(b) contribution; long and short-term disability; and life insurance. 

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in teaching in independent, Catholic schools, public, or charter schools. Early career educators and applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete the application online, which is linked on the bottom of our employment page (https://www.stoneridgeschool.org/employment). As part of the application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, HR Manager.

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