Reading Specialist

Pillar Care Continuum • Livingston, NJ

2d • $51,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Pillar Elementary School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Reading Specialist to support literacy development for students with special needs in grades Pre-K through 8th. The ideal candidate will provide targeted reading instruction, collaborate with teachers and therapists, and offer professional development to enhance literacy instruction school-wide. Additionally, the Reading Specialist will communicate with parents, providing recommendations and strategies to support literacy development at home.

Requirements

• Valid NJ DOE Reading Specialist Certification (Required).
• Experience working with students with special needs is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of literacy intervention strategies and differentiated instruction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with parents and staff.
• Passionate about improving literacy skills and fostering a love for reading in students.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct reading instruction to small groups and individual students based on their specific needs.
• Assess students’ reading abilities and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals to integrate literacy strategies into the curriculum.
• Support students through in-classroom instruction and individualized literacy sessions.
• Develop and lead professional development sessions on best practices in reading instruction.
• Work as part of a team to evaluate and recommend reading programs to be implemented schoolwide.
• Monitor student progress, adjust instructional approaches as needed, and document interventions.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to implement evidence-based literacy strategies tailored to students with special needs.
• Communicate with parents, providing recommendations and strategies to support their child’s reading development at home.
• Attend and participate in IEP meetings providing appropriate input.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave
• 401K eligible after 500 hours worked

What This Job Offers

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