Part-Time Reading Specialist - Elementary

About the role

The Monarch School and Institute is dedicated to providing an innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences. This includes autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, and seizure disorders. We offer a learner-centered approach that helps students progress in four core goal areas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating students who may struggle with reading or writing.
• Creating lesson plans to improve literacy.
• Instructing individual students or small groups of students.
• Coaching students on techniques and skills to improve literacy.
• Serving students with learning difficulties including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and those living with intellectual disabilities who may be significantly below level in their skills.
• Collaborating with teachers to develop individualized reading goals and plans for students.
• Administering and/or supporting teachers with DRA (Beginning and End of Year).
• Supporting the implementation of a quality reading program.
• Conducting assessments to determine students' reading levels and learning needs.
• Staff Developer: Conduct action research focusing on years of data, support understanding and use of the library of leveled books/readers, administer and build lessons supporting the results of the DRA.
• Collaborating and modeling for classroom teachers to provide support and guidance in literacy instruction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Teacher Certification/Special Education preferred.
• Minimum 6 years experience serving as Reading Specialist.
• Experience serving individuals with neurological differences.
• Understanding of Unique Learning.

Qualifications

• Proficient in use of Technology.
• Understanding of Unique Learning curriculum.
• Teaching Strategies.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Ability to follow and implement schedules with fidelity.
• Patience and empathy.
• Great communication.
• Creative thinker.
• Adaptability.
• Staff Developer: Interpersonal skills such as motivation and dependability.

Skills

• Technology proficiency.
• Understanding of Unique Learning curriculum.
• Effective teaching strategies.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Patience and empathy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Creativity and adaptability.
• Interpersonal skills.

Benefits

The position offers a supportive, confidential, and friendly work environment. It is emotionally rewarding but also comes with the stress of deadlines and challenging tasks. The ideal candidate should be able to handle high-pressure situations, remain calm, and solve problems effectively.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.