Reading Specialist

Kaleidoscope Education Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional compensation

Weekly pay

Flexible schedule

Office support contact

Professional growth

24/7 support

Contracting benefits

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Education Solutions seeks a PA Certified Reading Specialist in Philadelphia for a 2 days per week opportunity under independent contractor terms. The role involves administering assessments, developing individualized reading plans, and delivering targeted instruction.

Responsibilities include interventions, progress monitoring, and collaboration with our office. The position offers flexibility, weekly compensation, and ongoing professional support for therapists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Reading Specialist certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
• Several years of classroom teaching experience, especially in literacy or related subjects.
• Experience specifically in reading instruction or interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Assessments: Administer and interpret various reading assessments to determine students' reading levels, strengths, and areas needing improvement.
• Develop Individualized Plans: Create personalized reading intervention plans based on assessment data for students with reading difficulties.
• Provide Direct Instruction: Deliver targeted reading instruction to individual students or small groups, focusing on decoding, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.
• Implement Interventions: Utilize evidence-based reading strategies and programs to address specific reading challenges, such as dyslexia or reading disorders.
• Monitor Progress: Track and analyze student progress and program effectiveness to make necessary adjustments and ensure continued improvement.

Skills

Reading instruction

Assessment administration

Literacy education

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19102

Date Posted: 09/01/2026

Category: Education K12

Education: Bachelors Degree

Title: Reading Specialist

Class: Teacher

Type: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1099

Ref. No.: 1317964-5

BC: #KES301

Company: Kaleidoscope Education Solutions

Contract Contact: Contract Submit PA

Office Email: [e-mail]

Office Phone: [phone]

Office Address: 950 E. Haverford Road, Suite 100B, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Our client is seeking a PA Certified Reading Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. This is a 2 days per week opportunity.

Client's Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Reading Specialist certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Several years of classroom teaching experience, especially in literacy or related subjects
• Experience specifically in reading instruction or interventions

Summary of Client's Description of This Opportunity

• Conduct Assessments: Administer and interpret various reading assessments to determine students' reading levels, strengths, and areas needing improvement.
• Develop Individualized Plans: Create personalized reading intervention plans based on assessment data for students with reading difficulties.
• Provide Direct Instruction: Deliver targeted reading instruction to individual students or small groups, focusing on areas such as decoding, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.
• Implement Interventions: Utilize evidence-based reading strategies and programs to address specific reading challenges, such as dyslexia or reading disorders.
• Monitor Progress: Track and analyze student progress and program effectiveness to make necessary adjustments and ensure continued improvement.

What to expect from Kaleidoscope Education Solutions

• Exceptional compensation
• Compensated weekly
• Flexible schedule that meets your life's balance
• Your own personal connection in our office whenever you need support or have questions!
• Grow professionally by collaborating with experienced & valued therapists.
• We are here for you 24/7
• Contracting with Kaleidoscope allows you all of the above and more!

Kes Advantages

• Reaching students who may otherwise go without the services they need and deserve.
• Establish for maximum scholastic success because of your expertise!
• Develop students' maximum achievement through strong relationships with students and parents.
• Instill and reinforce the joy of learning
• Maintain a positive and encouraging classroom environment.

About K.E.S.

Founded in 1989, Kaleidoscope Education Solutions, Inc. started as a small team of professionals near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since then, our proven results and dedication have produced exponential nationwide company growth. We additionally have offices in Arizona and service locations in Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, and Wisconsin. Thanks to our clients, parents, and contractors, we now work with teachers and therapists in over 5,000 schools and 700 school districts across the country! Today, Kaleidoscope Education Solutions, Inc. is a nationwide staffing leader in school-based therapy and special education services. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in every student's life.