Secondary Reading Interventionist - Elevate Student Reading

Universal Companies; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Companies in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Reading Interventionist (Secondary) to help students develop proficient reading skills through targeted interventions and collaboration with teachers.

This full-time role requires a Master’s Degree and PA certification; reading specialist certification is preferred. The position supports urban literacy initiatives across charter schools with an emphasis on assessment-driven instruction and family communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• PA certification required; reading specialist preferred.
• Experience coaching teachers and delivering professional development.

Responsibilities

• Consult frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to reading instruction.
• Design interventions and write lesson plans detailing methods and materials.
• Assist in the evaluation of ongoing programs and make recommendations for change.
• Assist teachers and other administrators and/or supervisors in implementing the school reading program.
• Help teachers diagnose reading strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Keep parents informed as to the purposes and progress of the reading program.
• Work with support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the reading program with the total curriculum.
• Consult with curriculum committees studying such topics as textbook selection, vocabulary development, concept development, supplementary materials and the development of study skills.
• Promote interest in reading.
• Work with the classroom teacher to coordinate reading instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students.
• Work with the classroom teacher to monitor scholar progress.
• Teach remedial reading as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned by the school principal.

Skills

Reading intervention

Curriculum design

Teacher coaching

Professional development

Education

Master’s Degree

PA teacher certification

Reading specialist certification (preferred)

Job description

Universal Companies in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Reading Interventionist (Secondary) to help students develop proficient reading skills through targeted interventions and collaboration with teachers.

This full-time role requires a Master’s Degree and PA certification; reading specialist certification is preferred. The position supports urban literacy initiatives across charter schools with an emphasis on assessment-driven instruction and family communication.