PA Certified_Reading Specialist (26-27)

First Philadelphia Charter School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Philadelphia is looking for a Reading Specialist to provide academic support to students in need of reading intervention. This role involves collaborating with teachers, providing professional development training, and leading community outreach initiatives. A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree along with an active PA Certification is preferred. The position is full-time for 10 months and involves engagement with reading initiatives across the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.
• Active PA Certification mandatory.
• Facilitates professional development for teachers.

Responsibilities

• Providing reading intervention to students.
• Collaborating with teachers to enhance reading instruction.
• Leading community outreach initiatives.

Skills

English Language

Instructing

Active Listening

Critical thinking

Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree

Active PA Certification

Tools

Office suites

Google Suites

Job description

American Paradigm Schools

8101 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152

Discovering Excellence Through Cultivating Differences

American Paradigm Schools are dedicated to equity and excellence for all learners, while celebrating the uniqueness of our communities. Our values drive our dedication to providing a world class education.

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 in order to support teachers in addition to curriculum and assessment training for all teachers and instructional assistants. The Reading Specialists 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