How to hire a reading recovery teacher

How to hire a reading recovery teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step reading recovery teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a reading recovery teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new reading recovery teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your reading recovery teacher job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a reading recovery teacher for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect reading recovery teacher also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of reading recovery teachers.

   Type of Reading Recovery Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Reading Recovery Teacher	Kindergarten and elementary school teachers prepare younger students for future schooling by teaching them basic subjects such as math and reading.	$14-45
   Special Education Teacher	A special education teacher is responsible for teaching students with disabilities. Special education teachers are trained professionals to provide distinct learning instructions for children with special cases for them to achieve their potentials and improve their self-confidence... Show more	$18-35
   Teacher	Being a teacher is one of the most passionate professions, among others. Teachers educate, motivate, and guide every generation of learners to prepare them for the real world... Show more	$15-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Language Arts
   • Credit Recovery
   • Mathematics
   • Math
   • Social Studies
   • Classroom Management
   • Recovery Programs
   • Professional Development
   • Early Intervention
   • Staff Development
   • Student Learning
   • Learning Environment
   • Student Achievement
   • Public Schools

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead IEP meetings to support and meet the needs of individual students who qualify for special education services.
   • Work with students to understand math content access through compass learning or QLM packet.
   • Collaborate with guidance staff, teachers, and parents to create goals for students (RTI).
   • Implement various research-base best practices including whole group teaching, data-driven student-learning centers and literature circles.
   • Provide one-on-one instruction for students requiring assistance in reading using DRA.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your reading recovery teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A reading recovery teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, reading recovery teachers' average salary in maine is 55% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level reading recovery teachers earn 67% less than senior-level reading recovery teachers.
   • Certifications. A reading recovery teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a reading recovery teacher's salary.

   Average reading recovery teacher salary

   $54,777yearly

   $26.34 hourly rate

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   Entry-level reading recovery teacher salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a reading recovery teacher job description

   A job description for a reading recovery teacher role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a reading recovery teacher job description:

   Reading recovery teacher job description example

   Click the appropriate calendar below to see your campuses schedule for the 2022-2023 School Year:
   
   * Base Calendar
   * Intersession Calendar
   * School Day Redesign 1
   * School Day Redesign 2
   * Actively engage students in the learning process; plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that meet the needs of individual learners with dyslexia
   * Assist classroom teachers by identifying and providing appropriate reading interventions for students who are not reading on grade level
   * Provide resources and training to school staff and parents regarding dyslexia instruction and identification in the general classroom
   * Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to accommodate curricula as needed for dyslexia students according to guidelines established in the 504 Individual Accommodation Plan
   * Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
   * Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required
   * Serve as a liaison between campus Section 504 Chairperson and district Section 504 Coordinator and Supervisor
   * Assist with Section 504 compliance at assigned campuses
   * Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
   * Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position
   
   WORK ENVIRONMENT:
   
   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.
   
   * Bachelor's Degree in Education or in a directly related field
   * Valid Texas teacher certificate; Dyslexia Practitioner or Therapist certification preferred
   * Knowledgeable about federal and state laws and mandates regarding dyslexia student identification, placement, and instruction
   * Knowledgeable about federal laws regarding students with disabilities
   * Knowledgeable about district procedures regarding evaluation and identification of dyslexia
   * Experience working with/teaching children with learning difference
   * Ability to work independently to serve multiple campuses as assigned
   * Ability to communicate effectively with teacher, parents, and administrators
   * Ability to work with various kinds of technology
   * Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
   * Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

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5. Post your job

   To find the right reading recovery teacher for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with reading recovery teachers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit reading recovery teachers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your reading recovery teacher job on Zippia to find and attract quality reading recovery teacher candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting reading recovery teachers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new reading recovery teacher

   Once you have selected a candidate for the reading recovery teacher position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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