Part Time Reading Specialist

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey • Piscataway, NJ

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About The Position

The Part-Time Reading Specialist is a ten-month position in the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey’s Nonpublic Department, providing supplementary educational services to non-public schools. The specialist supports student literacy development by delivering targeted, research-based instruction and interventions to improve reading and comprehension skills. The role involves collaboration with classroom teachers, administrators, and other educational staff; developing and implementing literacy programs; and monitoring student progress through ongoing assessment and data analysis to adapt instruction to diverse learning needs. The position is available immediately, pending criminal history clearance, and requires flexible travel to assigned school locations.

Requirements

• New Jersey Reading Specialist certification.
• Ability and willingness to travel to assigned school locations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records and required documentation.
• New Jersey residency within one year of the date of hire.
• Experience with literacy assessments and data-driven instruction.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and instructional coaching skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Other qualifications the Board may find appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Elementary school experience preferred.
• Orton-Gillingham training or experience preferred.
• New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities or New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct reading intervention to students at assigned school locations.
• Conduct literacy assessments and analyze student data to guide instruction.
• Develop and implement targeted intervention plans for struggling readers.
• Support students’ development in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Plan individualized instruction, schedule student groups, monitor student progress, maintain required documentation, and communicate with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and document student progress toward Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain positive classroom management practices that encourage a productive learning environment.
• Collaborate with ESCNJ colleagues and school staff to coordinate services, implement instructional activities, and support student learning and progress toward educational goals.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to continuous improvement of instructional practice.
• Perform instructional and non-instructional duties, including required paperwork and documentation, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow administrative directives, procedures, regulations, and Board policies under the supervision of program administrators.
• Participate in staff development activities and staff meetings as required.
• Accept flexible assignment locations based on referral needs and service mandates.
• Complete additional duties as assigned in support of department goals and priorities.

Benefits

• Sick and personal days.
• DCRP pension.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed