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Literacy Specialist

Chicago Speech and Reading Center
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Chicago Speech and Reading Center is seeking a part-time reading specialist to join our team. Ideal candidates will have previous experience and / or training using a systematic multi-sensory reading program (such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, etc.). This is a perfect position for a teacher / reading specialist looking to pick up additional clients after school hours.

Responsibilities :

  • Planning for and providing systematic, multi-sensory literacy sessions for children on your caseload using a program like Orton-Gillingham or Wilson
  • Collecting data and keeping treatment notes
  • Writing progress updates and treatment plans as needed
  • Maintaining communication with parents and educating them on approaches and strategies
  • Collaborating with and maintaining communication with teachers, physicians, therapists and other professionals

Requirements :

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in related field
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience working with children of all ages
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • A passion for working with and connecting with children and families
  • Previous training in the Orton-Gillingham Approach to Reading Instruction or Wilson Method preferred
  • CSRC is rapidly growing, and we are seeking a talented individual to maintain the high standards our clients have for us. For more information, please visit our website at

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