Remedial Reading and Math Instructor_Reading Specialist

Allegheny Intermediate Unit • Homestead, PA

2d

About The Position

The Remedial Reading and Math Instructor assesses school-age children to identify their learning needs, records assessment information in the Non Public School database, and follows program guidelines for determining eligibility for services. The role may include Title I assessment and performance data reporting. The instructor provides systematic, differentiated instruction based on assessed needs and develops individual at-home reading and math programs.

The instructor collaborates with parents and guardians, outside professionals, speech clinicians, teachers, principals, counselors, and Student Assistance Program (SAP) Team members to support remedial services and share resources. The position also uses technology for professional and student purposes, including online data forms, and requires participation in ongoing professional development.

This position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Salary is based on experience. The instructor reports to the Program Director and is part of the NPSP department.

Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania certification in Elementary Education.
• Valid Pennsylvania certification in Reading Specialist.
• Knowledge of assessment tools, including QRI 4, DIBELS Next, TOWRE, GMADE, GRADE, and Reading Fluency Indicator; the list is not exhaustive.
• Knowledge of programs and interventions including Sonday System, Wilson Reading, RAC, Word Building, and Syllasearch.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond articulately to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, business and educational partners, and the general public.
• Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability and experience working as a member of a team.
• Skill using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, and Outlook, and willingness to experiment with and work with new technologies.
• Current Act 114, Act 34, and Act 151 clearances dated within one year of the hire date, required prior to an offer.
• Completed School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) received by Human Resources before the hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Highly Qualified Middle School Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Select, administer, and interpret current assessment tools to identify the needs of school-age children.
• Report assessment information clearly and accurately in the Non Public School database.
• Follow program guidelines for qualifying children for services, including possible Title I assessment and performance data reporting.
• Implement systematic, differentiated instruction based on the assessed needs of identified learners.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians and outside professionals to support continued implementation of remedial services.
• Communicate and collaborate with speech clinicians, teachers, parents, principals, counselors, and SAP Team members.
• Provide input to and make resources available to Student Assistance Program Team members.
• Integrate technology for professional and student use, including online data forms.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
• Develop and establish individual at-home reading and math programs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid Entitlement Days.
• PSERS.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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