Reading Specialist

Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Reading Specialist to join their educational team. This role involves providing comprehensive reading instruction and intervention to students, particularly those facing mental health and behavioral challenges. The Reading Specialist will collaborate with certified professionals, coach teachers, and lead workshops to enhance literacy education. With a commitment to transforming lives, this organization offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of special needs youth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance Reimbursement

Student Loan Pay Down Program

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Wellness Program Credit

Employee Assistance Program

403B Retirement Plan

Child Care Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education or related field required.
• Several years of teaching experience, especially in literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive reading instruction and intervention.
• Coach and mentor teachers in effective literacy instruction.
• Lead professional development workshops focused on literacy.

Skills

Literacy Instruction

Coaching

Assessment

Special Education

Education

Master’s Degree in Education

MA Reading Specialist License

Job description

Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc Reading Specialist in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

We would love to have you consider joining Hillcrest Educational Center as a member of our educational team. We are a premier human service organization with more than 38 years of experience improving the quality of life for special needs youth through education, clinical, and residential services.

Why work with Hillcrest? You will have the opportunity to:

1. Challenge yourself professionally while facilitating the education of youth facing mental health/behavioral challenges;
2. Lend your expertise and collaborate with highly certified professionals;
3. Join a dedicated organization leading the field in residential treatment and educational programming;
4. TRANSFORM LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND!!

BENEFITS BEYOND THE ORDINARY

• GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF
• HEALTH INSURANCE through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
• TUITION ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT to support you earning a college degree. We reimburse up to $425 per credit hour. Whoa! That’s up to $1275 per 3 credit course!
• STUDENT LOAN PAY DOWN PROGRAM to reduce your college loan debt
• EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
• WELLNESS PROGRAM CREDIT of $500 for individual plans and $1000 for family plans to reduce your health insurance costs
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to support you through stressful times in life
• Hillcrest has its own dental office where you can make payment through payroll deduction if needed
• 403B RETIREMENT PLAN to help you save for your financial future
• CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT paid quarterly to you (up to $2400 paid annually/$600 per quarter)
• Two weeks of orientation training will support you in your new role
• Professional development offered through workshops, conferences, and quarterly department training days.

Position Description: Responsible for providing comprehensive reading instruction and intervention to students, including screening, assessment, and case management, while adhering to company and state regulations. The Reading Specialist will also serve as a coach and mentor to teachers, providing expertise in literacy instruction, particularly for students with disabilities.

Educational Requirements: Master’s Degree in Education, Reading, or a related field with a MA Reading Specialist license.

Experience Requirements:

• Teaching Experience: Several years of teaching experience, particularly in literacy or special education. Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Experience in Coaching or Leadership: Previous experience in a coaching, mentoring, or leadership role within an educational setting is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coaching and Mentoring: Provide coaching and support to teachers in implementing effective literacy instruction tailored to the needs of students with disabilities.
• Modeling Instruction: Demonstrate effective teaching strategies in the classroom and model best practices for literacy instruction.
• Professional Development: Lead workshops, training sessions, and other professional development opportunities focused on literacy education and special education practices.
• Collaborative Planning: Work with teachers to plan and implement literacy instruction that aligns with students' IEP goals.
• Data-Driven Instruction: Use assessment data to guide instructional decisions and help teachers refine their literacy instruction to better meet the needs of students.
• Resource Development: Develop or recommend instructional materials and resources that support literacy development for students with special needs.
• Monitoring Progress: Help teachers monitor student progress in literacy and adjust interventions as necessary.

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