Reading Specialist

Reading Specialist, Elementary (SY25-26)

About Meridian PCS

Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in Washington DC’s vibrant U Street Corridor. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self‑confidence and self‑respect through academic achievement.

Our 650+ students are a diverse mix of African‑American, Latino, Asian, African, and White students. Almost 30% of our students are English language learners, and we have one of the largest Hispanic populations in DC charter schools. We are committed to building a community of teachers and staff who reflect the rich diversity of our student body.

Meridian is committed to serving families from our local communities; one‑third of our students live within a half mile of the school. The U Street Corridor was once the heart of black culture in DC and offers a tangible historical archive for our students, and Columbia Heights is one of the most racially and economically diverse neighborhoods in the District. We are also proud of the fact that Meridian is a school of choice for parents— all eight wards of the city are represented among our student population.

Meridian’s strengths include two beautiful and historic campuses, with nearby outdoor and recreational grounds; state‑of‑the‑art technology for students and teachers; updated and aligned curricula; an academic program laser‑focused on student growth, achievement, and social‑emotional development; extensive professional development and support for teachers and leaders; and a school culture grounded in student achievement, collaboration, and student‑centered learning.

Join us as we continue to take Meridian from good to great! For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org.

We are hiring a Reading Specialist to begin working with our elementary school students immediately. A Reading Specialist at Meridian is a master teacher of small group intervention instruction. The focus of the Specialist is to implement a student‑centered system of intervention that effectively works to close the gaps in English Language Arts for students in grades PreK‑5. The goal of the Specialist is to support the RTI program and prevent students from being placed in other support services as well as support accelerated learners to ensure they are achieving and learning at the highest levels.

The Reading Specialist is a student‑ and teacher‑facing role working alongside teachers providing resources, instructional supports, and technical assistance so they can best support specific students. Energetic, enthusiastic for reading, and with deep ELA content knowledge, the ideal candidate will be unequivocally determined to improve student achievement with a proven track record of raising student outcomes.

• Provides and delivers focused reading intervention instruction to students in small groups and one‑on‑one settings through push‑in and pullout for the purpose of improving student outcomes and achievement.
• Provides professional support to teachers in delivering ELA instruction based on the science of reading.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of ELA instruction, reading interventions, and the science of reading.
• Serves as a content specialist to assist in the development and implementation of ELA instruction.
• Understands and interprets assessment data, both formal and informal, to inform instructional decisions and flexible student grouping.
• Assists in the establishment of MTSS systems and supports in ELA for students.
• Facilitates data meetings in a high‑level data environment ensuring that both students and teachers understand their data and are constantly progressing towards goals.
• Ensures that instructional decisions are based on analysis of student‑level data.
• Designs effective intervention lessons to deliver to students.
• Frequently monitors progress of students receiving intervention services in order to adjust instructional practice and student grouping.
• Communicates and collaborates with classroom teachers about alignment between classroom instruction and intervention.
• Collaborates with the Chief Academic Officer,…