What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Specialist position at Maaps?
This position is eligible for a $2500 Sign-On Bonus – Full Time or Part Time
St. Ann’s Home & School, in Methuen, MA, is a leader in special education and residential programming, offering private day programs, child and adolescent residential services, along with a broad range of outpatient services.
We are currently seeking a Reading Specialist. Candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Education and certified by MA as a Teacher of Reading.
The reading specialist is responsible for reviewing test scores and teacher referral forms to determine eligibility for reading services. S/he must group and schedule students according to needs, performance levels, informal assessment and other available student achievement information. The reading specialist is responsible for providing instruction to individual or small groups of children by using phonics-based, language-based or specially designed reading programs, depending on the needs of the students. All necessary paperwork must be completed by the reading specialist, including case conferences, class lists, schedules, individual student files, assist with IEP goal development, etc. The reading specialist must keep lines of communication open with classroom teachers, administration, parents and personnel.
The reading specialist should be able to sit for long periods of time, write extensively, talk for long periods of time, and be able to communicate with other agency personnel, LEA representatives, families and the children. The Reading specialist should be able to react quickly, lift and carry up to 20 pounds, climb stairs and be able to physically restrain youth in an emergency to ensure everyone’s safety is maintained. Staff are trained in current best practice techniques to safely respond to occasional aggressive, self-injurious or unsafe behaviors.
St. Ann’s Home offers competitive salary and benefits, tuition reimbursement, on-site trainings, a supportive working environment and potential for career advancement.
The mission of St. Ann’s Home & School is to provide a continuum of assessment, treatment, educational, and community-based services for children, adolescents, and young adults who present with a variety of mental health, emotional, and educational challenges. We seek to provide state-of-the-art programming and services in collaboration with these clients, their families, and other community and state agencies to help them manage their disabilities through our residential, day school, and community outreach programs with the goal of supporting the child in the least restrictive setting.
St. Ann’s Home is a great place to work! Our incredible benefits include:
Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, and Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Health and Dental Insurance
401K and Employer Contributions to Your Retirement Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
$3,000 Per Year Tuition Reimbursement
Friendly, Welcoming, and Inclusive Environment
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Room
Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities, Some Providing CEUs
Excellent Supervision
Monthly Staff Appreciation Events
School Supplies Provided by St. Ann’s
Coffee and Tea Provided For Staff In Our Break Room
Employee Referral Bonus
On Site Parking
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Experience: Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification: Teacher of Reading in Massachusetts (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3,000
