TITLE I READING SPECIALIST - LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE (LTS) - ELEMENTARY

To Be Determined; Perkasie (Bucks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennridge School District in Perkasie, PA is seeking a Title I Reading Specialist (Long-Term Substitute) to provide targeted, research-based literacy support for elementary students. The role partners with teachers and administrators to monitor progress, identify needs, and apply effective reading practices across the school.

The incumbent will deliver direct instruction to individuals and small groups, use progress data to tailor interventions, and participate in building-wide literacy

Qualifications

• Must possess a PA Elementary Teaching Certification and a Reading Certification.
• Experience using data to monitor student progress and guide instruction.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct instruction to individual students and small groups.
• Use data to inform instruction and bring students to grade level.
• Collaborate with staff to implement district-approved practices.
• Use research-based interventions for individual student needs.
• Maintain data-based documentation of student progress.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

Collaborative teaching

Reading instruction

Intervention strategies

Education

PA Elementary Teaching Certification

Reading Certification

Job description

TITLE I READING SPECIALIST - LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE (LTS) - ELEMENTARY

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918727
Application Deadline: Sep 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 6, 2026

Job Description

Job Details

TITLE: Title 1 Reading Specialist

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

AVAILABLE 11/06/2026 to January 2028

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary in accordance with PEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

DESCRIPTION:Toprovide targeted, research-based reading instruction and intervention to elementary students who require additional support in developing literacy skills. The Reading Specialist works collaboratively with classroom teachers, building administration, and other educational professionals to identify student needs, monitor progress, and support the development of effective reading practices across the school.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high-quality direct instruction to individual students and small groups.
• Uses data to instruct students and bring their skills to grade level.
• Collaborates with teachers and other instructional staff to support teachers in implementing best classroom instructional practices that are district-approved.
• Uses identified research-based interventions to focus specifically on individual student needs.
• Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress.
• Provides data to school teams and participates in decisions about student progress.
• Communicate with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress.
• Assists with identifying students for placement in intervention groups.
• Supports the implementation of assessment tools and data management systems.
• Attends the appropriate training to improve knowledge and skills
• Provides staff development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a Valid PA Elementary Teaching Certification and a Reading Certification

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Physical and Clearances must be within 12 months The TB must
be within 90 days of hire.

• PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114)
• School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test)
• PDE 6004 Form (Act 24)
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168)

ADA COMPLIANCE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Choose one of the following.)
SEDENTARY __ LIGHT WORK __ MEDIUM WORK __ HEAVY WORK __ VERY HEAVY WORK__

SEDENTARY: involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pullor move objects.
LIGHT WORK: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
MEDIUM WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally,
and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
HEAVY WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 75 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
VERY HEAVY WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force
constantly to move objects.

PROCEDURE: Interested candidates applying for the above position should submit an online
application.

EOE

Position Type: Full-Time 10-month
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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