Lower School Reading Specialist – Part-Time Position
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Early Childhood Education, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
THE PARK SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE
LOWER SCHOOL READING SPECIALIST – PART-TIME POSITION
FALL 2026
Devoted to intellectual inquiry, a collaborative spirit of learning, and an appreciation for the diversity of human experience, The Park School of Baltimore is a community founded on positive expectations of our students and respect for individual differences. We cultivate children’s innate curiosity by nurturing their interests and engaging them as active participants in their own education. We support young people in becoming confident questioners and responsible citizens of the world.
The Park School is a non-sectarian, independent, gender inclusive day school of 803 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912 as one of the early progressive schools, The Park School continues to practice a distinct educational philosophy. The core values today, as in 1912, are a belief in children’s capacity to love learning, to grow academically and emotionally when inspired by highly qualified, caring teachers, and to develop self-discipline, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills through deep exploration and constant challenge.
At every grade level, from Pre-Kindergarten through Upper School, Park actively encourages questioning and conversation as essential elements of the learning process. The school philosophy emphasizes a belief in positive expectations and expects that students, as they mature, will take increasing responsibility for their own learning.
Posted: 08-Jul-26
Location:
Baltimore, Maryland
Type:
Part Time
Categories:
Reading
Required
Education:
Masters
The Park School seeks a part-time Lower School Reading Specialist to join the Lower School Student Support Team, which includes the Lower School Principal, Lower School Assistant Principal, the Lower School Counselor, and the Lower School Coordinator of Academic Services. The Reading Specialist is responsible for assessing students and collaborating with teachers by providing resources, instructional strategies, and guidance. The Reading Specialist provides academic support to students individually and in small groups and communicates regularly with parents and outside professionals.
This position reports to the Lower School Principal.
Park’s Lower School is committed to progressive principles of education. Respect for children and confidence in their natural capacity to learn — and to enjoy learning — are key. The program at all grade levels centers on experiential learning within an integrated curriculum. Our approach emphasizes open-ended inquiry and problem solving, collaborative projects, and exposure to a wide range of learning activities and materials, anchored by a focus on essential understandings and attention to basic skills.
The Lower School at Park includes Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5, with an enrollment of 275 students and 40+ faculty. Support personnel include a Lower School Principal, Assistant Principal, Learning Resource Teacher, Counselor, and Math Specialist. Special area teachers provide instruction in art, music, physical education, Spanish, library, technology, and science.
- Provide direct student support.
- Collaborate with teachers regarding the implementation of learning plans in the classroom.
- Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
- At least 5 years experience as a learning specialist or in a related field.
- Experience working with neurodiverse students, Pre-K–5th Grade age preferred.
- Possess a strong knowledge base of neurodiverse learners, especially dyslexia, speech and language challenges, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.
- General knowledge of neurodiverse learning styles and experience using learning profiles and educational diagnoses to guide instructional support.
- Knowledge of assistive technology, online resources, and apps that support executive functioning and academic success.
- Passionate about Park’s progressive mission, and an advocate for diversity work and the promotion of health and wellness.
- Orientation to progressive philosophy and teaching methods.
- Must have the ability to form relationships based on a high degree of…
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