Reading Specialist - Day Academy Landenberg

About the role

We are currently seeking a Certified Reading Specialist to join our Devereux PA Children's Services team. This position will support our approved private school for an emotional support and behavioral health population located at [20 McMaster Blvd, Landenberg, PA 19350].

Responsibilities

• Provide reading intervention services directly to students in individual and group settings
• Maintain progress monitoring and data to support growth of students
• Conduct screenings and provide diagnostic results of student's reading levels and needs
• Attend IEP meetings and report on student progress
• Provide consultation specific to reading instruction including modeling, observations and coaching to teachers and teacher's assistants
• Work collaboratively with the leadership of the schools and the student's IEP team to provide a continuum of reading instruction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education and/or Special Education required
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Specialist Certification required
• Wilson Reading System Level I Certification preferred or willingness to obtain Wilson certification
• Experience in a school teaching environment required
• Experience providing specially designed instruction preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to lead group meetings and interface with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must have a valid First Aid/CPR certification

Benefits

You will be offered $63,000 - $71,820 (based upon experience). A multi-disciplinary supportive environment - great for those new to the field! A supportive teaching environment - small classes and small ratios. Staff throughout school use a strengths-based approach emphasizing positive behavioral supports.

Schedule

This position is Full-Time, Monday-Friday Every Day

Pay

$63,000 - $71,820 (based upon experience)

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.