Literacy Coordinator​/Reading Specialist

1. Job Details Headline

Literacy Assessment Coordinator

Location:

Barre, MA Salary Range: $55,000 – $59,000 / year (dependent on licensure)

Employment Type:

Contract-to-Hire — 13-week contract with direct-hire conversion

• Over 45 Years of Experience — With decades of experience, we know how to support our staff and help them succeed in the programs they serve.
• Compensation:
  
  Competitive Pay — $55,000–$59,000/year based on licensure and experience.
• Benefits — Eligible employees receive access to health, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Incentive Plan — Coming soon.
• Flexibility:
  
  Contract-to-Hire — Start with a 13-week contract with a clear path to permanent placement.
• Flexible Scheduling — We understand life is dynamic, and we're here to support your needs.
• Diverse Assignments — We partner with hundreds of programs across behavioral health, education, and allied healthcare, offering you a wide range of future opportunities.

• Dedicated Support — You'll have a dedicated Arbor point of contact at every stage of working with us.
• 24/7 Availability — Our team is on call around the clock to support you.
• Transparent Communication — Prompt, clear communication so you're never left in the dark.
• Supportive, Respectful Culture — Our field associates are the most important part of our team.
• Tailored Training — We ensure our associates are appropriately prepared for the programs they support.

• Performance Reviews — Regular feedback and reviews to help you grow professionally.
• Career Pathing / Development — For reliable, dedicated individuals, we offer opportunities for further training and certifications, opening doors to higher-paying positions.

The school is an alternative education program in Barre, MA serving approximately 30 high school students. The school provides a hands‑on, individualized learning environment designed to give students the experience of a public school education at their own pace. Class sizes are small — up to 8 students per class — and the program is led by a team of Master‑level educators with 25–30+ years of experience.

• Lead literacy assessment efforts across the high school program, tracking and reporting on student progress.
• Design and implement individualized literacy support strategies aligned with student needs and pacing.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers across subject areas to integrate literacy goals into instruction.
• Maintain assessment records and communicate findings to the education leadership team.
• Support students in an alternative education model focused on hands‑on, self‑paced learning.