Reading Specialist for Neurodiverse Learners

The Monarch School and Institute; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Monarch School and Institute in Houston, TX seeks a Reading Specialist to support literacy across classrooms and individual sessions. The role collaborates with the Therapeutic Leadership Team to implement the Unique Learning curriculum and evidence-based strategies for students with neurological differences.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, preferred Teaching/Special Education certification, and at least six years’ experience as a Reading Specialist, with a patient,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; Teaching/Special Education certification preferred.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience as a Reading Specialist.
• Experience serving individuals with neurological differences.
• Understanding of Unique Learning curriculum.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and therapeutic staff.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate students who may struggle with reading or writing.
• Create lesson plans to improve literacy.
• Instruct individual students or small groups.
• Coach students on techniques and skills to improve literacy.
• Support, supplement, and extend classroom teaching.
• Support implementation of a quality reading program.
• Conduct assessments to determine reading levels and learning needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop individualized reading goals and plans.
• Model and provide guidance to classroom teachers in literacy instruction.
• Administer or support teachers with DRA (Beginning and End of Year), staff development.

Conocimientos

Reading specialist experience

Excellent communication

Collaboration / teamwork

Adaptability

Technology proficiency

Staff development

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Teaching Certification/Special Education preferred

Herramientas

DRA (Dynamic Reading Assessment)

Descripción del empleo

The Monarch School and Institute in Houston, TX seeks a Reading Specialist to support literacy across classrooms and individual sessions. The role collaborates with the Therapeutic Leadership Team to implement the Unique Learning curriculum and evidence-based strategies for students with neurological differences.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, preferred Teaching/Special Education certification, and at least six years’ experience as a Reading Specialist, with a patient,