Reading Specialist (NYSED/OG)

Heritage•Centereach, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPRO Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity available for a Part-Time Reading Specialist to provide after-school reading services to a middle school student in New York. The ideal candidate will be a NYS Certified Teacher with a Literacy Certification; additional certifications in structured literacy programs such as Orton-Gillingham are preferred.

Requirements

NYS Certified Teacher required
Literacy Certification required
Experience providing reading instruction and literacy support to school-aged students
Ability to commit to the required after-school schedule throughout the school year
Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with students, families, and school teams

Nice To Haves

Experience working with middle school students preferred
Additional certifications or training in structured literacy/reading programs, such as Orton-Gillingham, preferred

Responsibilities

Consult and collaborate with School staff and families in regards to students’ educational deficits
Conduct initial screenings as well as comprehensive evaluations
Participate in the IEP process in developing present levels of performance, goals and objectives, and treatment recommendations for students qualifying for Special Education services
Provide Special Education sessions through the use of current best practices based on prescribed services in the IEP
Maintain all documentation required by the district including, but not limited to, notes, monthly summaries, and annual IEP’s