Flexible Reading Specialist for Special Needs Students (PA)

Meetctp; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecting the Pieces seeks a Pennsylvania Certified Reading Specialist to support students with a range of diagnoses during traditional school hours, including after-school cases. The role focuses on delivering 1:1 or small-group literacy instruction, employing evidence-based phonics, fluency, and comprehension strategies, and developing customized intervention plans.

The ideal candidate holds PA Reading Specialist certification, has 1–2 years of experience with special needs, and can

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Reading Specialist certification.
• 1–2 years’ experience with children who have special needs.
• Available during typical school hours (8am–4pm) and after school.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• PA State and FBI clearances.

Responsibilities

• Works 1:1 or with small groups with struggling readers.
• Assists students improve literacy skills, assesses reading difficulties.
• Uses evidence-based methods for phonics, fluency, and comprehension.
• Provides specialized instruction to support students’ development.
• Creating lesson plans to improve literacy.
• Coaching students on techniques and skills to improve literacy.
• Designing intervention plans for students who could benefit from more literacy support.

Skills

Reading instruction

Literacy assessment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Pennsylvania reading specialist certification

Job description

Connecting the Pieces seeks a Pennsylvania Certified Reading Specialist to support students with a range of diagnoses during traditional school hours, including after-school cases. The role focuses on delivering 1:1 or small-group literacy instruction, employing evidence-based phonics, fluency, and comprehension strategies, and developing customized intervention plans.

The ideal candidate holds PA Reading Specialist certification, has 1–2 years of experience with special needs, and can