Reading Specialist: Elevate Literacy & IEP Success

Aspire Living & Learning, Inc.; Trumbull (CT); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

8 weeks of PTO annually

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and H

HSA options

Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer-M

Employer-Paid Life & Disability

Résumé du poste

Aspire Living & Learning, Inc. is seeking a Reading Specialist to enhance students' reading skills through collaboration with the school team. The role focuses on assessments, intervention plans, and evidence-based instruction including Orton-Gillingham/Wilson programs.

The position runs M-F, 7a-3p, offers a robust benefits package and yearly salary of $70,000 to $95,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required 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 for students with learning disabilities.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education and differentiated instruction.
• Satisfactory background checks and valid driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• Assess students' reading abilities using formal and informal assessments to determine needs.
• Develop and implement individualized reading intervention plans aligned with IEP goals.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, SLPs, OT, and team members to support literacy.
• Provide direct instruction in reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension.
• Monitor progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to goal development with data.
• Provide staff professional development on literacy instruction for students with special needs.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment encouraging growth in reading.
• Accept reassignment as required to support operations.

Connaissances

Reading specialist certification

Special education teaching

Literacy instruction

Multisensory reading programs

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Inclusive education

Formation

Master’s degree in Reading, Literacy, Special Education, or related field

Certification as Reading Specialist

Certification as Special Education Teacher

Description du poste

Aspire Living & Learning, Inc. is seeking a Reading Specialist to enhance students' reading skills through collaboration with the school team. The role focuses on assessments, intervention plans, and evidence-based instruction including Orton-Gillingham/Wilson programs.

The position runs M-F, 7a-3p, offers a robust benefits package and yearly salary of $70,000 to $95,000, commensurate with education and experience.