Elementary Reading Specialist — Inspire Young Readers

WESTBROOK PARK ELEM; Clifton Heights (Delaware County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Darby School District's Westbrook Park Elementary School in Clifton Heights, PA is seeking a full-time Elementary Reading Specialist to join our instructional staff.

The successful candidate will hold PA Reading Specialist (PK-12) certification, demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills, and deliver targeted reading instruction aligned with district curricula while collaborating with students, families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• PA Instructional Certificate: Reading Specialist (PK-12)
• Review PA Department of Education guidelines for out-of-state educators and emergency certificates
• BA degree in appropriate major
• Knowledge of content in area of certification
• Classroom/group management skills
• Ability to use instructional materials and equipment
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Instructional skills
• Planning skills
• Human relations skills
• Must be able to organize a classroom to deliver the Upper Darby School District academic program
• Strong communication and motivational skills
• Ability to communicate with, instruct, and work with students, staff and parents/guardians

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the instructional staff in directing the learning of elementary school students toward district curricula objectives.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators and families to support reading achievement.
• Deliver targeted reading instruction and monitor student progress.

Skills

Reading Specialist cert

Classroom management

Communication skills

Planning skills

Human relations

Parent communication

Education

BA degree

Job description

Upper Darby School District's Westbrook Park Elementary School in Clifton Heights, PA is seeking a full-time Elementary Reading Specialist to join our instructional staff.

The successful candidate will hold PA Reading Specialist (PK-12) certification, demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills, and deliver targeted reading instruction aligned with district curricula while collaborating with students, families and colleagues.