Long Term Substitute Reading Specialist

Allegheny Intermediate Unit • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Long Term Substitute Reading Specialist within the Non Public School (NPSP) program. The role involves assessing school-age children's needs, implementing differentiated instruction, collaborating with various stakeholders, and contributing to the Student Assistance Program. The specialist will also integrate technology, participate in professional development, and develop home-based reading and math programs.

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, which 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