Green Tree School And Services
Reading Specialist
Philadelphia, PA. Posted 2 months ago
The role
You will deliver targeted reading instruction and assess student progress. You will collaborate with teachers to build literacy-rich classrooms.
What you will do
- Assess student literacy levels and identify instructional needs through screening and diagnostics
- Provide individualized and small-group reading instruction to support IEP goals
- Collaborate with teachers and paraeducators to model effective literacy strategies
- Develop and monitor reading and writing interventions that promote measurable progress
- Maintain accurate data, reports, and communication with families and interdisciplinary teams
Required qualifications
- Master’s degree in Education or related field
- Pennsylvania certification as a Reading Specialist (Instructional I or II required)
- Minimum of two years of teaching experience
- Knowledge of literacy intervention strategies and individualized reading instruction
- Strong communication, collaboration, and data analysis skills
Nice to have
- preferably in special education
Benefits
- paid time off
- extra paid school breaks (for select roles)
- paid holidays
- gym discounts
- mindfulness apps
- prescription savings
- Tuition reimbursement
- career development programs
- leadership training
- 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
About the company
Green Tree School & Services in Philadelphia provides full-time, out-of-district programs for students with autism and emotional support needs. The school provides integrated clinical, behavioral, and academic services.