Lower School Reading Specialist (PK - 5)

At a Glance
Position Title: Lower School Reading Specialist (PK - 5)
Position Type: Full-time, school year
Pay Range: State $55,000 - $75,000, Salary commensurate with experience
Start Date: 08/01/2026

Position Summary

The Lower School Reading Specialist is responsible for providing targeted literacy instruction, assessment, and support for students in grades PK-5. This role involves working closely with classroom teachers to implement research-based reading strategies, conducting diagnostic assessments, and providing direct intervention for students with diverse learning needs. The Lower School Reading Specialist is an active member of the Student Support Services team, which also includes our learning specialists, school counselors, and nurses. As a member of this team, our Reading Specialist will provide academic support to our students in developing foundational reading skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Instruction & Intervention

• Provide individual and small-group intensive reading intervention using evidence-based practices.

• Assessment & Data Analysis

• Administer and interpret formal and informal literacy assessments to identify students’ strengths and areas for growth.
• Monitor student progress regularly and adjust instructional plans based on data.
• Maintain detailed records of student performance and prepare progress reports for parents and administrators.

• Teacher Consultation & Collaboration

• Partner with classroom teachers to differentiate literacy instruction within the general education setting.
• Model effective reading strategies and support tiered instruction (RTI/MTSS models).
• Lead or participate in Student Support Team (SST) meetings to discuss individual student needs.
• Guide and monitor the scope and sequence of reading instruction in the lower school division 

• Professional Development & Family Engagement

• Serve as a resource for faculty on the latest research in the "Science of Reading."
• Conduct workshops or informational sessions for parents regarding literacy development and home-support strategies.
• Curate and manage literacy resources and specialized materials for the Lower School.

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree
• Certification: Valid Reading Specialist professional certification
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience teaching elementary reading, specifically with early childhood and primary grades. 
• Specialized Training: Demonstrated proficiency in structured literacy programs (experience with UFLI preferred)
• Specialized Training: Proven experience implementing research-based science of reading-aligned practices in elementary settings (experience with UFLI preferred)
• Ideal candidates bring experience implementing writing instruction, including explicit instruction in the writing process 
• Soft Skills: Strong empathetic communication skills, patience, and a collaborative spirit.
• Physical Skills: Must be able to navigate a school campus and move between multiple classrooms. Frequent interaction with young children, requiring high energy and adaptability.

Opportunities to participate in extracurricular programs (e.g., athletics, arts, after-school programming) are available. 

Salary and Benefits

• Bryn Mawr School follows a Faculty Salary Scale. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's years of experience, education, skills, and job-related responsibilities. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside the range shown.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts (H.S.A.)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.)
• Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.)
• Graduate School/Professional Development funding
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer contribution of 3% and will match up to another 3% of the employee’s contribution after a year of service
• Legal Resources
• Aflac
• Pet Insurance
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Staff positions are eligible for paid vacation, sick, and personal leave. Faculty positions are eligible for sick and personal leave.
• Additional information on benefits can be provided upon request.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and a list of at least three current professional references to Elaine Swyryn, Associate Head of School, at resumes@brynmawrschool.org Please enter, “LS Reading Specialist” as the title.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the ways in which inclusive and equitable practices inform their approach to instruction and communication. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply and will be welcomed into a community that celebrates the uniqueness of each faculty member and student. 

The Bryn Mawr School is an equal opportunity employer, adhering to all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

Post Date
02/02/2026