Long Term Substitute Reading Specialist

Allegheny Intermediate Unit • Pittsburgh, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Long Term Substitute Reading Specialist. The role involves assessing students' reading needs, implementing instructional strategies, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to the Student Assistance Program. The specialist will also develop at-home reading and math programs and integrate technology into their practice.

Requirements

• Valid PA certification in Elementary Education required
• Valid PA certification in Reading Specialist required
• Knowledge of assessment tools: QRI 4, DIBELS Next, TOWRE, GMADE, GRADE, Reading Fluency Indicator.
• Knowledge of programs/interventions: Sonday System, Wilson Reading, RAC, Word Building, Syllasearch.
• Ability to effectively present information and articulately respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, business and educational partners, and the general public.
• Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability and experience in working as a member of a team.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.
• Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
• School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Highly Qualified Middle School Mathematics is preferred

Responsibilities

• Select, administer, and interpret current assessment tools for school age children to accurately identify their needs. Report assessment information clearly and accurately in the Non Public School database. Follow program guidelines for qualifying children for services. This may include Title I assessment and performance data reporting.
• Implement systematic, differentiated instruction based upon assessed needs of identified learners.
• Effectively collaborate with parents/guardians and outside professionals to offer support for the continued implementation of remedial services.
• Provide professional communications including sharing and collaboration with speech clinicians, teachers, parents, principals, counselors, and SAP Team.
• Contribute input to and make available resources for the Student Assistance Program Team members.
• Integrate technology for both professional and student use including implementation of online data forms.
• Participate in on-going professional development activities.
• Develop and establish individual at-home reading and math programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level