Reading Specialist - Elevate Student Literacy & Growth

Chester County Intermediate Unit; East Caln Township (PA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Reading Specialist to develop and implement literacy instruction for students, based on data from evaluations, observations, and inputs from teachers and families.

The position requires PA Reading Specialist certification, a teaching license, and strong collaboration with IEP/504 teams, with duties including progress monitoring and leading literacy-related professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education or general education required.
• Wilson training preferred, Wilson Certification preferred.
• Master's degree in reading preferred.
• 3 years teaching experience required, experience teaching reading preferred.
• Valid PA Reading Specialist certification required.
• Valid PA Special Education teaching certification preferred.
• Current, within one year, police, child abuse & FBI Fingerprint clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement developmentally appropriate literacy instruction rooted in best practices.
• Provide direct instruction in reading and writing to students individually or in a small group format.
• Provide literacy instruction and support to students with disabilities per IEP.
• Implements evidence-based programs with fidelity according to guidelines and student needs.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to address students' needs.
• Maintains an organized system for reading and writing materials.
• Supports executive functioning needs by designing coherent processes in organization, planning, processing, initiating, and completing tasks.
• Coordinates with districts, school staff, and outside agencies to support student programs.
• Collects and analyzes progress data and prepares progress reporting.
• Serves as a member of IEP/ Multidisciplinary teams to review student progress.
• Leads professional development on literacy development and teaching methodologies.
• Provides leadership in literacy development and curriculum selection.
• Assists in selecting materials used by teachers.
• Participates in interagency meetings as necessary.
• Manages schedules and logs for student services.
• Attends department meetings and professional development.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, ethics and legal standards.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Reading interventions

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

PA Reading Specialist certification

Master's degree in reading

Job description

Chester County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Reading Specialist to develop and implement literacy instruction for students, based on data from evaluations, observations, and inputs from teachers and families.

The position requires PA Reading Specialist certification, a teaching license, and strong collaboration with IEP/504 teams, with duties including progress monitoring and leading literacy-related professional development.