Literacy Support Specialist Gr. 4-8

Job Summary:

The Literacy Support Specialist possesses the necessary certifications, knowledge, skills, and dispositions to demonstrate thorough planning, deliver engaging instruction, facilitate formative and summative assessments aligned with Archdiocesan standards, and participate in professional activities and ongoing learning. Candidates must employ a variety of teaching strategies and be committed to differentiating instruction and assessment to meet the needs of individual learners, taking into account children''s learning needs. Candidates must be able to provide a secure, comfortable, respectful, and inviting learning environment that motivates and challenges students to achieve at their highest level. Candidates must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work with and communicate with their students, parents, and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and assist classroom teachers by providing both in-classroom and pull-out instructional support for students identified as needing literacy and math support
• Play an integral role in assessment management, data coordination, RtI planning
• Serve as a key member of the school''s Learning Support Team
• Manage the school's Book Share account for students with learning differences
• Responsible for program design and individualized literacy and math instruction for our students with intellectual disabilities or other complex learning needs
• Meet 20/30 minutes per day, assess their progress
• Complete progress reports for each student during each trimester
• Complete report cards for each student at the end of each trimester
• Communicate with the classroom teacher on student progress
• Provide an atmosphere for learning; maintain classroom discipline
• Prepare and set up materials for learning activities
• Assist children as needed for individual learning
• Assist children in the areas of self-help skills
• Incorporate appropriate and effective child guidance for the individual child
• Promote an anti-bias, diverse culture within the classroom
• Contribute to the effective operations of the overall program

About us: Students are the heart of St. Katharine Drexel School (SKDS) in Beaver Dam, and SKDS is in the heart of Dodge County. We teach the whole child spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially, and culturally. Join our family of great students, involved families, dedicated educators, and supportive parishioners. This is the perfect school at which to begin or further your career. Be part of the dedicated staff and families whose goals include challenging our students, ensuring academic growth, fostering a love of learning, and supporting well-rounded individual development in all areas.

Start Date: August 15, 2026

School Type: 3K-8 Catholic School

Location: St. Katharine Drexel School, Beaver Dam, WI

Qualifications:

• Bachelor''s degree in Education or related field.
• Appropriate DPI Licensure required or ability to obtain it.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethical Conduct
• Completion of background checks and Safe Environment training before employment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to contribute to the overall success of the school community.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• PTO
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance