Reading Specialist

Reading Specialist

We are looking for outstanding individuals who thrive in a compassionate, team-oriented environment. We believe in giving our staff a healthy work-life balance. We provide traditional health benefits, paid school holidays, excellent work hours and a retirement plan that can't be beat. Benefits include: competitive pay; low-cost medical insurance including vision and prescription, option for dental, HSA; paid time off; employee referral bonuses;

401K retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; career counseling and advancement; staff recognition and prizes. School holidays are plentiful and are included in your salary (paid days off!)

The Reading Specialist shall:

• Hold a NJ Reading Specialist Certificate
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate and instruct students.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Showcase expertise and experience in using 21st Century based/Web 2.0 technology tools and protocols.
• Certification as a Wilson Reading instructor is preferred.

The Y.A.L.E. School is seeking an innovative, energetic individual to provide reading consultation and instruction at multiple campus locations. The Reading Specialist at Y.A.L.E. School assumes the professional responsibility for providing reading instruction and consultation. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Reading Specialist work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents. In addition, the Reading Specialist will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the use of data to drive instruction, the delivering of quality instruction, addressing the needs of diverse learners through differentiation, classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.

This is a 10 month position; hours are 8:00am-3:30pm Y.A.L.E. School provides a positive approach to learning for students with disabilities 3 to 21 years of age, who need a specialized setting in order to benefit from education. Established in 1976, Y.A.L.E. School has an impressive track record of success. We are a Pennsylvania and New Jersey state-approved private school for students with disabilities.

On our campuses, Y.A.L.E. School serves students with social, emotional, learning, and behavioral disabilities. Competitive salary and benefits package. EOE/MF