Remedial Reading and Math Instructor_Reading Specialist

Allegheny Intermediate Unit • Homestead, PA

3d

About The Position

The Remedial Reading and Math Instructor assesses school-age children using current assessment tools to identify their needs, interprets assessment results, and reports information in the Non Public School database. The instructor follows program guidelines for qualifying children for services, which may include Title I assessment and performance data reporting. The role 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. The role contributes information and resources to SAP Team members, integrates technology for professional and student use, including online data forms, and participates in ongoing professional development.

The position requires valid Pennsylvania certifications in Elementary Education and Reading Specialist. Additional requirements include current Act 114, Act 34, and Act 151 clearances dated within one year of the hire date, and completion of School Personnel Health Record Form H511.340 before the hire date. The position reports to the Program Director and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Salary is based on experience.

Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania certification in Elementary Education.
• Valid Pennsylvania certification as a 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 team member.
• Skill in 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.
• School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources before the hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Highly Qualified Middle School Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Select, administer, and interpret current assessment tools for school-age children to identify their needs.
• Clearly and accurately report assessment information in the Non Public School database and follow service qualification guidelines, including applicable 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 professionally with speech clinicians, teachers, parents, principals, counselors, and SAP Team members.
• Contribute input 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid entitlement days
• PSERS
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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