Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a mission-driven organization? Do you want to join a fast-growing company with excellent benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and so much more?

Green Tree School & Services in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a qualified Reading Specialist who oversees the literacy programming for students. As a Reading Specialist you will provide literacy instruction and enrichment to students through assessments of literacy proficiency, direct student instruction, and consultation with teachers regarding best practices in literacy instruction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Function: Instructional Planning 

• Interpret results of literacy screening assessments for planning student instruction.
• Provide diagnostic testing, as needed, to determine specific instructional needs for students identified with reading and/or writing challenges. 
• Provide recommendations on the selection of supplies and materials needed for standards aligned curriculum and enrichment interventions for reading and language arts. 
• Develop instructional plans for use in the full classroom, as well as individual or small group instruction. 

Major Function: Direct Student Instruction

• Plan and implement sequential learning experiences for students using a variety of instructional strategies, consistent with instructional goals, school wide initiatives/objectives, and Core Curriculum content standards. 
• Provide direct instruction in the areas of reading and writing for identified students in both individual and small group instruction. 
• Assist in the development and implementation of student Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) goals in the areas of reading and writing. 
• Maintain records and provide evidence of growth and progress for school teams, students, and their parents. 

Major Function: Consultation 

• Consults with teachers and paraeducators on instructional strategies to support reading comprehension including phonological awareness, decoding, word recognition, vocabulary development, fluency development, and study strategies. 
• Provide classroom demonstrations on teaching with suggested strategies, as needed.
• Summarize, interpret, and disseminate current developments in learning and instructional strategies through reading professional journals, participation in professional development, and involvement in professional organizations. 
• Serve on professional staff committees as requested. 
• Collaborate with and coach teachers on the use of assessment data to plan instruction; analyze school literacy data and plan for future literacy needs. 
• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of instructional materials and resources. 
• Maintain an organized system and accessible location for the storage and circulation of reading and writing materials. 
• Perform any other duties consistent with the functions for which qualified, as assigned by the Director of Green Tree School & Services. 

BENEFITS

Eligible Green Tree School & Services Employees will receive competitive pay and benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-Paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Hospital, and Accident Coverage
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K with 100% vested company contribution
• Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Tuition credit program for eligible dependents
• Employee Discount Program
• Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items

Green Tree School & Services is a non-profit state-licensed agency that provides education, therapeutic and clinical support to children with autism disorder and severe emotional disabilities. At Green Tree School & Services, all students are instructed based on their IEP goals and the appropriate state standards as defined but the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Green Tree School & Services is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about Green Tree School & Services careers and benefits, please visit our website www.greentreeschool.org

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