Westhill High School: 0.5 FTE Secondary Literacy ML Reading Specialist

Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)

Salary:
Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4(D) of the SEA Contract.

About Stamford Public Schools:
The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

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General Statement:
The Secondary Literacy ML Reading Specialist is supported by building level administrators in the implementation of direct literacy instruction in fundamental reading skills to Multilingual Learners who may have been identified as being a Student with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE). The Secondary Literacy ML Reading Specialist will also administer literacy assessments, score, collect, analyze, and monitor data in order to inform instruction.

CSDE Educator Certification Requirements:

CT CSDE certification endorsed for:
- Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, 1–12 (102) AND Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), PK–12 (111) (preferred). OR
- Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, 1–12 (102). OR
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), PK–12 (111).

See job description attached at the top of the posting for:

Major Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Qualifications

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Application Procedures:
Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.

Required Application Documents:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:

A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
A current resume.
Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
- Internal candidates must submit at least one letter from their current supervisor.
- External candidates may submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.