Reading Specialist: Multisensory Literacy & IEP Support

Aspire Living & Learning; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8-weeks of PTO annually, including...

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and H

Health Saving Account (HSA) options

Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer M

Professional Growth Opportunities

Employer-Paid Life & Disability, EAP,

Telehealth Services

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning in Stratford, CT is seeking a Reading Specialist to improve students' reading skills through collaboration with teachers and the school team. This full-time role supports neurodiverse students and aligns with IEP goals.

You'll assess reading abilities, develop intervention plans, use evidence-based programs (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson), participate in IEP meetings, and provide staff development on literacy. Hours: M-F 7a-3p.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' reading abilities using formal and informal assessments to determine individual needs.
• Develop and implement individualized reading intervention plans aligned with IEP goals.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other team members to support literacy development.
• Provide direct instruction in reading using evidence-based programs (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, etc.).
• Monitor and document student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
• Participate in IEP meetings, contribute to goal development, and provide data to support decisions.
• Offer professional development and support to staff on literacy instruction for students with special needs.

Skills

Reading instruction

Collaboration

Assessment

IEP development

Education

Master’s degree in Reading/Literacy/Special Education

Certification as Reading Specialist/Special Education Teacher

Tools

Orton-Gillingham

Wilson

Job description

Aspire Living & Learning in Stratford, CT is seeking a Reading Specialist to improve students' reading skills through collaboration with teachers and the school team. This full-time role supports neurodiverse students and aligns with IEP goals.

You'll assess reading abilities, develop intervention plans, use evidence-based programs (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson), participate in IEP meetings, and provide staff development on literacy. Hours: M-F 7a-3p.