Adolescent Reading Specialist — Part-Time Intervention

Justice Resource Institute; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 37,195,000 - 45,461,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires

License/Certification reimbursement

Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental

401K match up to $800/year

Tuition reimbursement up to $4000/year

Paid time off up to 19 days

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute in Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Reading Specialist to provide targeted literacy intervention to high school students with significant reading needs. You will work with a dynamic team to deliver small-group instruction, assess progress, and tailor evidence-based literacy strategies for teens with IEP goals.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, collaboration with teachers, and supporting students toward greater reading independence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with high school students with significant literacy gaps.
• Strong knowledge of adolescent literacy practices and the ability to provide age-appropriate reading intervention for older students.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities and familiar with IEP processes and literacy-related goals (preferred).
• Experience working in a trauma-informed educational environment (preferred).
• A valid teaching license is preferred but not required.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Meet with an assigned group of students receiving targeted literacy intervention.
• Provide individualized and small-group reading instruction based on student needs, assessment data, and progress monitoring.
• Deliver evidence-based literacy instruction tailored specifically to adolescent learners with significant reading gaps.
• Support students in developing foundational reading skills, including decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and strategies for accessing grade-level texts.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, classroom teachers, and support staff to monitor student progress and adjust instruction/intervention strategies based on student growth.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and create a learning environment grounded in trauma-informed practices.
• Develop creative and engaging approaches to support students who may be reluctant, resistant, or disengaged from academic work.

Skills

Adolescent literacy

Reading intervention

Assessment & progress monitoring

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Justice Resource Institute in Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Reading Specialist to provide targeted literacy intervention to high school students with significant reading needs. You will work with a dynamic team to deliver small-group instruction, assess progress, and tailor evidence-based literacy strategies for teens with IEP goals.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, collaboration with teachers, and supporting students toward greater reading independence.