Reading Specialist - 23/24 School Year
Job Description:
New Story Schools is an educational organization comprised of special education schools in Pennsylvania. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students ages 5 through 21 experiencing social, emotional educational and behavioral challenges. As an alternate educational placement, we work closely with families, school districts and other professionals to create individualized program unique to each student.n New Story Schools is seeking a Reading Specialist to support our schools in Reading, PA. The Reading Specialist supports the mission of New Story Schools by overseeing literacy programming for students. The Reading Specialist provides literacy instruction and enrichment to students through assessments of student literacy proficiency, direct student instruction and consultation with teachers regarding best practices in literacy instruction.n Responsibilities and Duties:nnInterpret results of literacy screening assessments for planning student instruction.nProvide diagnostic testing, as needed, to determine specific instructional needs for students identified with reading and/or writing challenges.nProvide recommendations on the selection of supplies and materials needed for standards aligned curriculum and enrichment interventions for reading and language arts.nDevelop instructional plans for use in the full classroom, as well as individual or small group instruction.nPlan and implement sequential learning experiences for students using a variety of instructional strategies, consistent with instructional goals, school wide initiatives/objectives, and Core Curriculum content standards.nWork collaboratively with other members of the student s multidisciplinary team, other related service professionals, school district personnel, outside service providers, and the student s family to design and implement appropriate services.nProvide direct instruction in the areas of reading and writing for identified students in both individual and small group instruction.nAssist in the development and implementation of student Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) goals in the areas of reading and writing.nMaintain records and provide evidence of growth and progress for school teams, students and their parents.nConsult with classroom staff on instructional strategies to support reading comprehension including phonological awareness, decoding, word recognition, vocabulary development, fluency development, and study strategies.nn
Benefits:n Eligible New Story employees will receive:nnCompetitive pay, benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)nEmployee discount programnRewards Program (Which allows you to earn points to purchase items)n401k options and paid school holidaysnn New Story Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about New Story Schools, benefits and careers please visit our website https://newstoryschools.com/careers.n #oneExperienceRequired2 year(s): Teaching experience within special educationEducationRequiredMasters or better in EducationLicenses & CertificationsRequiredPA Teacher LicensePreferredTeacher - Spec. Ed.SkillsPreferredLesson Plan DevelopmentLearning StrategiesCrisis InterventionCritical Reading SkillsClassroom ManagementBehaviorsPreferredTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupFunctional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subjectEnthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsPreferredGoal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksGrowth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibilityJob Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safeSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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