Reading Specialist: Elevate Literacy for Diverse Learners

Aspire Living & Learning, Inc.; Trumbull (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8-weeks PTO annually

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

FSA / HSA options

Lifestyle Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer 2

Professional Growth Opportunities

Life & Disability Insurance

EAP & Telehealth

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning, Inc. is seeking a Reading Specialist to improve students' reading skills through collaboration with and development of the school team, aligning interventions with IEP goals. Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m. The role emphasizes evidence-based literacy instruction for students with special needs, collaboration with related services, and ongoing progress monitoring. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, inclusive workplace, with salary

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Reading, Literacy, Special Education, or related field.
• Certification as Reading Specialist and/or Special Education Teacher (as required by state).
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a special education or literacy-focused setting.
• Knowledge of multi-sensory reading programs and strategies tailored to students with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' reading abilities using formal and informal assessments to determine individual needs.
• Develop and implement individualized reading intervention plans aligned with IEP goals.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, and other team members to support literacy development.
• Provide direct instruction in reading, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, using evidence-based programs.
• Monitor and document student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
• Participate in IEP meetings, contribute to goal development, and provide data for decisions.
• Offer professional development and support to staff on best practices for literacy instruction for students with special needs.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Reading/Literacy/Special Education

Certification as Reading Specialist or Special Education Teacher

Tools

Orton-Gillingham program

Wilson Reading program

Job description

Aspire Living & Learning, Inc. is seeking a Reading Specialist to improve students' reading skills through collaboration with and development of the school team, aligning interventions with IEP goals. Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m. The role emphasizes evidence-based literacy instruction for students with special needs, collaboration with related services, and ongoing progress monitoring. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, inclusive workplace, with salary