Reading Specialist - Day Academy Landenberg

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Kemblesville (PA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 71,820; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Student loan debt assistance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health seeks a Certified Reading Specialist for our Devereux PA Children’s Services program in Landenberg, PA. The role focuses on delivering reading interventions to students with challenging behaviors within a classroom setting, operating in a private school for emotional and behavioral health populations.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, with a salary range of $63,000–$71,820 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education and/or Special Education is required.
• Pennsylvania Reading Specialist Certification is required.
• Wilson Reading System Level I Certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide reading intervention services to students individually and in groups.
• Maintain progress monitoring and data to support student growth.
• Conduct screenings and provide diagnostic results of reading levels and needs.
• Attend IEP meetings and report on student progress.
• Provide consultation to teachers on reading instruction including modeling and coaching.
• Collaborate with school leadership and IEP teams to provide continuum of reading instruction.

Skills

Reading intervention

Data-driven instruction

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education and/or Special Education

Pennsylvania Reading Specialist Certification

Wilson Reading System Level I Certification

Tools

Wilson Reading System

Job description

Description

Are you looking for a supportive teaching environment with low student‑teacher ratios and the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes? Do you want to join a multi‑disciplinary team with a strengths‑based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports?

If you answered YES, consider joining our Devereux PA Children's Services team! We are currently seeking a Certified Reading Specialist who excels working with children who have challenging behaviors in a classroom setting. This position supports our approved private school for an emotional support and behavioral health population located at [20 McMaster Blvd, Landenberg, PA 19350].

The Reading Specialist position is Full‑Time, Monday–Friday.

Every day as a Reading Specialist you will:

• Provide reading intervention services directly to students in individual and group settings
• Maintain progress monitoring and data to support growth of students
• Conduct screenings and provide diagnostic results of students' reading levels and needs
• Attend IEP meetings and report on student progress
• Provide consultation specific to reading instruction including modeling, observations, and coaching to teachers and teacher’s assistants
• Work collaboratively with the leadership of the schools and the students’ IEP team to provide a continuum of reading instruction

You will be offered:

• $63,000 – $71,820 (based upon experience)
• A multi‑disciplinary supportive environment – great for those new to the field!
• Small classes and small ratios.
• Staff throughout school use a strengths‑based approach emphasizing positive behavioral supports.
• ASCEND – Career Accelerator Program

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Education and/or Special Education required. Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Specialist Certification required. Wilson Reading System Level I Certification preferred or willingness to obtain Wilson certification.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in a school teaching environment required. Experience providing specially designed instruction preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to lead group meetings and interface with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full‑time employees, family members, and domestic partners. Eligible employees can start benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits include:

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance
• Generous time‑off (start accruing the first day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.