Reading Specialist — Empower Inclusive Literacy & Growth

Aspire Living & Learning; Trumbull (CT); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

8 weeks PTO

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

FSA & HSA options

Lifestyle Spending JOON

401(k) Employer Match

Professional Growth

Life & Disability Insurance

Telehealth & EAP

Resumo da oferta

Aspire Living & Learning in Trumbull, CT is seeking a Reading Specialist to improve students' reading skills through collaboration with our school team. The role requires a Master's degree and state certification, and involves assessments, IEP-aligned plans, and direct reading instruction with evidence-based programs.

Hours are M-F 7a-3p with some site travel to one day in Naugatuck per week. This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, data-driven instruction, and ongoing staff development.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in Reading, Literacy, Special Education, or related field.
• Certification as a 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.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assess students' reading abilities using formal and informal assessments to determine individual needs.
• Develop and implement individualized reading intervention plans aligned with students’ IEP goals.
• Collaborate closely with special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, 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 (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, etc.).
• Monitor and document student progress regularly and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
• Participate in IEP meetings, contribute to goal development, and provide data to support decision-making.
• 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 that encourages student growth and confidence in reading.
• Perform any additional job responsibilities assigned by supervisors or team leaders to support the organization’s smooth operation.
• Accept reassignment as required

Conhecimentos

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Differentiated instruction

Formação académica

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

Certification as a Reading Specialist and/or Special Education Teacher

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Aspire Living & Learning in Trumbull, CT is seeking a Reading Specialist to improve students' reading skills through collaboration with our school team. The role requires a Master's degree and state certification, and involves assessments, IEP-aligned plans, and direct reading instruction with evidence-based programs.

Hours are M-F 7a-3p with some site travel to one day in Naugatuck per week. This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, data-driven instruction, and ongoing staff development.