Talk School is seeking a part-time reading specialist ….. Expected hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-1:00pm. Training til July 24th and position begins September 3rd (3 in-service days in late August).
The reading specialist will support the literacy program for students ages 3-21 including the administration of assessments and their use in instructional planning, delivery of small group and individualized instruction, collaboration with other members of the teaching staff, and communication of progress with families.
Responsibilities:
- Administer, score, and analyze reading skills assessments
- Collaborate with teachers, OTs, and SLPs on IEP goals
- Provide small group and individual instruction
- Monitor progress on IEP goals and on curriculum-based assessments to guide instruction
- Share knowledge of best practices and guide staff on how to best support students’ reading programming in the classroom
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Reading Instruction (or related field) required, Master’s degree in Reading Instruction preferred
- Three or more years of experience as a reading specialist or reading teacher preferred
- Certification in Wilson or Orton-Gillingham preferred
- Knowledge of the Science of Reading and best practices that align with reading instruction
- Experience administering and analyzing reading assessments
- Excellent organizational, communication, writing, time management, and interpersonal skills
- The ability to collaborate and co-teach with other members of the staff
- Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development
- Appreciation for neurodivergent students and a commitment to providing the highest quality education using a strengths-based model
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Melinda Kotler, Executive Director ()
To learn more go to www.talkinc.org.
The following clearances are required to be valid within one year of hire: A Pennsylvania child abuse background check, federal fingerprinting through the Department of Education and a state criminal history clearances. A physical exam (valid within one year of hire) with a tuberculosis test (valid within 3 months of hire) must be completed and presented to school prior to beginning employment.
Talk will not discriminate against any employee, applicant, student or client on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap, political belief, marital status, age, or sexual orientation. Talk makes diligent efforts to comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act laws and regulations in all areas, including but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits and promotion, as well as admission of students and clients, scholarship awards and the like.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 14 per week
Education:
Experience:
- reading and special ed: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Reading Specialist Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Newtown Square, PA 19073 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person