PA Certified_Reading Specialist (26-27)

American Paradigm Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Paradigm Schools is seeking a Full-Time Reading Specialist for First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School. This role includes providing reading interventions, collaborating with teachers, and leading community outreach initiatives. A Bachelor's degree is required, while a Master's Degree is preferred. Candidates must have an active PA Certification. Strong skills in instruction and critical thinking are essential for this position. The job will be focused in Philadelphia County, PA, for a duration of 10 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Active PA Certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Providing reading intervention.
• Collaborating and supporting teachers in reading.
• Planning trainings and professional development for all staff.
• Leading community outreach initiatives.

Skills

English Language

Instructing

Critical thinking

Monitoring

Social Perceptiveness

Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree

Active PA Certification

Tools

Office suites

Google Suites

Job description

Position: Reading Specialist (1-MS & 1-HS)

Position type: Full Time

Position location (School): First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School

Department: Leadership

Reports to: Principal

Employment status: Exempt

Employment duration: 10 months

Position Summary

The Reading Specialist provides academic support to students who need additional reading support. The Reading Specialist also facilitates professional development training to support teachers, including curriculum and assessment training for all teachers and instructional assistants. The Reading Specialist acts as a resource and support for classroom teachers and instructional assistants.

Major Responsibilities

• Providing reading intervention
• Collaborating and supporting teachers who teach reading.
• Collaborating with and providing resources to other specialists on a regular basis.
• Planning trainings and professional development for all staff members monthly
• School engagement leader in reading initiatives
• Community outreach initiative leader
• Diagnostic and prescriptive instruction using data

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Education and Training
• English Language, Instructing
• Speaking, Active Listening
• Training and Teaching others
• Critical thinking
• Instructing
• Monitoring
• Social Perceptiveness
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Service Orientation
• Learning Strategies

Technology Skills

• Office suites
• Google Suites

Education and certifications

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• Master's Degree (preferred)
• Active PA Certification

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing
• Talking
• Driving
• Moving Up and Down from a seated position