According to this paper, a good reading teacher is able to analyze problems faced by students in reading and remediate that which is necessary. The paper stresses that the reading teacher needs to be a good observer of student reading habits to notice where to intervene to improve the skills and attitudes of the reader. It discusses diagnosis and remediation in word identification, diagnosis and remediation in comprehension, and the development of good attitudes toward reading. (Contains 10 references.) (NKA)