Reading Specialist

Reading Specialist JobID: 3973 Position Type: General Education Instructional/Reading Specialist Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: William B. Orenic Intermediate School Date Available: 08/17/2026 Closing Date: Open until filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Please download the attached document for a full Job Description. Primary Function (Job Goal) To advocate for all learners, focus on academic achievement, and build on student successes by committing to continuous instructional improvement and providing an environment that supports the social development of all students. Reports To (accountability) Principal Salary Salary placement is established in accordance with the salary placement schedule in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Troy CCSD 30-C Board of Education and Troy Education Association and is determined by years of experience and degree. Qualifications / Local Requirements Professional Educator LicenseLicense Endorsement in one of the following at the appropriate grade level : Reading Specialist The applicant must fulfill one of the following: Must currently be assigned to this position Taught in any school at the K-8 level within the last 10 years Successfully completed student teaching within the last three years. Such other alternatives to these qualifications as the Board of Education may accept Additional Requirement Master Degree in Reading Literacy, preferred Physical Requirements Working with the students in an instructional setting may entail kneeling or squatting, stooping, and bending from the waist on an occasional to frequent basis. Occasionally required to run. Ability to read a computer screen and printed material with or without visuals aids. Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels. Speak in an audible tone so that others may understand clearly. Exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer or other portable electronic device, and use aids such as a whiteboard, poster, bulletin board, overhead projector, television, VCR/DVD, telephone, copier and other technological equipment. Retrieval, use, lifting and storage of teaching material, including books, equipment, assignments, etc. Occasionally required to lift/carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Ability to climb stairs. Must be able to withstand adverse weather conditions with protective outerwear when assigned outdoor supervision responsibilities. The physical demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Term of Employment 180 Days FLSA Exempt Completion of mandated training through Global Compliance Network within first 45 days of employment without financial compensation. Pre-employment medical examination, including tuberculosis clearance Pass a Regional Office of Education Fingerprint/Background Clearance including Federal Bureau of Investigation Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation, the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010 (PERA), Senate Bill 7, and Articles 24A and 34 of the Illinois School Code. Attachment(s):2026-2027 Salary Grid Troy Teacher Reading Specialist.pdf Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/17/2026