Reading Specialist

Position Description

Responsible for providing comprehensive reading instruction and intervention to students, including screening, assessment, and case management, while adhering to company and state regulations. The Reading Specialist will also serve as a coach and mentor to teachers, providing expertise in literacy instruction, particularly for students with disabilities.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Education, Reading, or a related field with a MA Reading Specialist license.
• Teaching Experience: Several years of teaching experience, particularly in literacy or special education.
• Experience Working with Students with Disabilities: Experience working with students who have disabilities.
• Experience in Coaching or Leadership: Previous experience in a coaching, mentoring, or leadership role within an educational setting is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coaching and Mentoring: Provide coaching and support to teachers in implementing effective literacy instruction tailored to the needs of students with disabilities.
• Modeling Instruction: Demonstrate effective teaching strategies in the classroom and model best practices for literacy instruction.
• Professional Development: Lead workshops, training sessions, and other professional development opportunities focused on literacy education and special education practices.
• Collaborative Planning: Work with teachers to plan and implement literacy instruction that aligns with students' IEP goals.
• Data-Driven Instruction: Use assessment data to guide instructional decisions and help teachers refine their literacy instruction to better meet the needs of students.
• Resource Development: Develop or recommend instructional materials and resources that support literacy development for students with special needs.
• Monitoring Progress: Help teachers monitor student progress in literacy and adjust interventions as necessary to ensure student growth.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
• MATUITION ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT
• Student Loan Pay Down Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Wellness Program Credit
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Child Care Reimbursement
• Two Weeks of Orientation Training
• Professional Development Opportunities

Pay

$56,475 - $73,396