Reading Specialist, Hillcrest Educational Centers

1berkshire Strategic Alliance Inc; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational organization as a Reading Specialist in Pittsfield, MA. You will provide essential reading instruction and support to students facing challenges, while collaborating with teachers to enhance literacy education. Enjoy generous benefits, including health insurance, tuition assistance, and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA

Tuition assistance reimbursement

Student loan pay down program

Employer paid life insurance

Wellness program credit

Employee assistance program

403(b) retirement plan

Childcare reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field with MA Reading Specialist license required.
• Several years of teaching experience, particularly in literacy or special education.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive reading instruction and intervention to students.
• Coach and mentor teachers in effective literacy instruction.
• Lead workshops and professional development focused on literacy education.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Literacy Instruction

Data-Driven Instruction

Education

Master’s degree in education

MA Reading Specialist license

Job description

Reading Specialist, Hillcrest Educational Centers

Posted on May 13, 2025 Written by Hillcrest Educational Centers

This position is in-person in Pittsfield, MA.

We would love to have you consider joining Hillcrest Educational Center as a member of our educational team. We are a premier human service organization with 40 years of experience improving the quality of life for special needs youth through education, clinical, and residential services.

Why work with Hillcrest? You will have the opportunity to:

• Challenge yourself professionally while facilitating the education of youth facing mental health/behavioral challenges.
• Lend your expertise and collaborate with highly certified professionals.
• Join a dedicated organization leading the field in residential treatment and educational programming.
• Transform lives of those in our community beyond!!

Benefits Beyond the Ordinary

• Generous paid time off.
• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA.
• Tuition assistance reimbursement to support you earning a college degree. We reimburse up to $425 per credit hour. Whoa! That’s up to $1,275 per 3 credit course!
• Student loan pay down program to reduce your college loan debt.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Wellness program credit of $500 for individuals plans and $1,000 for family plans to reduce your health insurance costs.
• Employee assistance program to support you through stressful times in life.
• Hillcrest has it’s own dental office where you can make payment through payroll deduction if needed.
• 403(b) retirement plan to help you save for your financial future.
• Childcare reimbursement paid quarterly to you (up to $2,400 paid annually/$600 per quarter).
• Two weeks of orientation training will support you in your new role.
• Professional development offered through workshops, conferences, and quarterly department training days.

Salary Range

$56,475 – $73,396

Position Description

Responsible for providing comprehensive reading instruction and intervention to students, including screening, assessment, and case management, while adhering to company and state regulations. The Reading Specialist will also serve as a coach and mentor to teachers, providing expertise in literacy instruction, particularly for students with disabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coaching and Mentoring: Provide coaching and support to teachers in implementing effective literacy instruction tailored to the needs of students with disabilities.
• Modeling Instruction: Demonstrate effective teaching strategies in the classroom and model best practices for literacy instruction.
• Professional Development: Lead workshops, training sessions, and other professional development opportunities focused on literacy education and special education practices.
• Collaborative Planning: Work with teachers to plan and implement literacy instruction that aligns with students’ IEP goals.
• Data-Driven Instruction: Use assessment data to guide instructional decisions and help teachers refine their literacy instruction to better meet the needs of students.
• Resource Development: Develop or recommend instructional materials and resources that support literacy development for students with special needs.
• Monitoring Progress: Help teachers monitor student progress in literacy and adjust interventions as necessary to ensure student growth.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Master’s degree in education, reading, or a related field with a MA Reading Specialist license.

Experience Requirements

• Teaching experience – several years of teaching experience, particularly in literacy or special education.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Experience in coaching or leadership – previous experience in a coaching, mentoring, or leadership role within an educational setting is preferred.