Teen Literacy Specialist (Part-Time, IEP Focus)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Rowley (MA); On-site; USD 44,689 - 55,944; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Reading Specialist to provide direct reading instruction and targeted interventions for grades 7–12. The role emphasizes IEP-based planning, collaboration with teachers and families, and data-driven progress monitoring.

The position is part-time (16 hours/week) in Massachusetts, with a focus on inclusive literacy support, assessment, and compliance with DESE/IDEA requirements. Experience with structured literacy and data-informed planning is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and MA Reading Specialist license required.
• Experience working with middle/high school students and literacy interventions.
• Knowledge of IDEA, 504, and DESE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct reading instruction and intervention aligned with IEPs.
• Analyze literacy data to identify needs and plan interventions.
• Collaborate with general and special education staff to support inclusion.
• Develop IEPs and participate in related meetings.
• Communicate progress to families and document outcomes.

Skills

Experience with middle/high school

Knowledge of IDEA and Massachusetts SP

Strong communication and collaboration

Literacy assessment and data analysis

Education

Master's Degree in Reading/Literacy Education/Special Education

Massachusetts Reading Specialist License (All Levels)

Tools

Aspen

Frontline/ESPED

MS Word/Excel/Windows

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Reading Specialist to provide direct reading instruction and targeted interventions for grades 7–12. The role emphasizes IEP-based planning, collaboration with teachers and families, and data-driven progress monitoring.

The position is part-time (16 hours/week) in Massachusetts, with a focus on inclusive literacy support, assessment, and compliance with DESE/IDEA requirements. Experience with structured literacy and data-informed planning is preferred.