Reading Specialist - Part Time

Pilgrim Area Collaborative • Plymouth, MA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim Area Collaborative is a public educational collaborative that serves students with a wide range of disabilities from primary through post-secondary levels from all over the South Shore. We are currently looking to add a part-time Reading Specialist to work approximately 20 hours per week. This position would start for the 2026-27 School Year.

Requirements

• Valid DESE License to Practice as a Reading Specialist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the evaluation TEAM by performing assessments, making recommendations through written reports and by writing appropriate sections of students’ educational plans.
• Serve as consultant to school personnel and parents, sharing knowledge and information related to area of expertise as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between community providers [e.g. medical personnel, private therapists] and school personnel as appropriate.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding student performance and progress as needed.
• Provide direct service for an assigned caseload, as outlined on students’ educational plan. Written preparation for therapy sessions may be requested by Director.
• Maintain thorough and ongoing records of individual student performance and progress.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Work in a cooperative inter-disciplinary team approach in planning and implementing student services.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Develop and maintain a therapy environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources available. This includes the implementation of appropriate systems of behavior management.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Assist in the upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Provide for his/her professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Any and all other duties required to fulfill the responsibilities of a therapist of students with special needs.

What This Job Offers

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