Reading​/Social Studies Specialist

Position: READING/SOCIAL STUDIES SPECIALIST
Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
1/25/2026

Location:
Calumet District 132
Location: Division of Academic Services
Job Group:
Teacher/11-Months
Reports to: Executive Academic Services

Summary of

Position Responsibilities:

The Reading/Social Content Studies Specialist will be responsible for working with the Executive Director of Curriculum, principals, coaches/interventionist and teachers to oversee and support the implementation of the district's literacy action plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support all students graduating college and career ready.
• Work closely with the Executive Director, Principals, Coaches and teachers to review, analyze, and present student literacy assessment data
• Assist in identifying school-based literacy goals
• Improve our Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for students.
• Design professional development opportunities in the use of a standards of practice framework for literacy/social studies instruction, progress monitoring and horizontal and vertical curriculum alignment.
• Actively strive for cultural competence and equity in curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, staff and public.
• Model use of a standards of practice framework during literacy instruction
• Model high-quality first instruction in classrooms, based on annual literacy goals
• Facilitate instructional practice, data management, and scheduling to meet MTSS and school improvement goals.
• Perform assigned responsibilities within designated time limits
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Maintain positive professional interactions with students and other education personnel
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records, as well as student's personal and family matters
• Follow school district's policies and procedures
• Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.

Qualification Requirements:

The requirements listed below are typical of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, required. Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction preferred. Teaching experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Holds IL Professional Educators License with endorsement in either:
Reading/ELA, Social Studies, or Reading Specialist.

Terms of Employment: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement, State and Federal Statutes and Board Policies.

Compensation:
As per Collective Bargaining Agreement.