Reading Specialist for Students with Learning Disabilities

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Public Schools is seeking a reading specialist to provide focused instruction to small groups of students with diagnosed learning disabilities, concentrating on decoding and fluency deficits. The role includes completing reading evaluations and actively participating in IEP teams.

The ideal candidate will hold Massachusetts certifications for Moderate Disabilities and Reading Specialist, with experience in language-based, multi-sensory approaches and familiarity with Orton-Gillingham,

Qualifications

• Massachusetts certification as Teacher of Children with Moderate Special Needs is required.
• Massachusetts certification as Reading Specialist is required.
• Experience with language-based, multi-sensory, structured, sequential reading instruction is essential.
• Certification or training in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or Lindamood Bell is preferred.
• Knowledge of computer applications for special needs students is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide reading instruction to small groups of students with diagnosed learning disabilities, focusing on decoding and fluency deficits.
• Complete reading evaluations of students as assigned.
• Participate in IEP Team meetings and assist in developing student IEPs (recommend accommodations, write goals, recommend services).
• Complete IEP progress reports for each student.
• Consult regularly with classroom and special education teachers.
• Participate in building and special education staff meetings.

Skills

Reading instruction

IEP meetings

Collaboration with teachers

Differentiated instruction

Education

Massachusetts certification: Teacher of Children with Moderate Special Needs

Massachusetts certification: Reading Specialist

Tools

Orton-Gillingham training

Wilson reading program

Lindamood Bell training

Job description

Andover Public Schools is seeking a reading specialist to provide focused instruction to small groups of students with diagnosed learning disabilities, concentrating on decoding and fluency deficits. The role includes completing reading evaluations and actively participating in IEP teams.

The ideal candidate will hold Massachusetts certifications for Moderate Disabilities and Reading Specialist, with experience in language-based, multi-sensory approaches and familiarity with Orton-Gillingham,