Reading Specialist - Part Time

Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, May 12, 2026 12:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time).

Pilgrim Area Collaborative is a public educational collaborative that serves students with a wide range of disabilities from primary through post-secondary levels from all over the South Shore.

We are currently looking to add a part-time Reading Specialist to work approximately 20 hours per week. This position would start for the 2026-27 School Year.

• Valid DESE License to Practice as a Reading Specialist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Program Directors & Executive Director

To assist students in reaching their potential and to foster optimal participation in their environment through reading instruction in accordance to IEPs.

• Participate as a member of the evaluation team by performing assessments, making recommendations through written reports, and writing appropriate sections of students’ educational plans.
• Serve as a consultant to school personnel and parents, sharing knowledge and information related to area of expertise as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between community providers (e.g., medical personnel, private therapists) and school personnel as appropriate.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding student performance and progress as needed.
• Provide direct service for an assigned caseload, as outlined on students’ educational plan. Written preparation for therapy sessions may be requested by Director.
• Maintain thorough and ongoing records of individual student performance and progress.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Work in a cooperative inter-disciplinary team approach in planning and implementing student services.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Develop and maintain a therapy environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources available. This includes the implementation of appropriate systems of behavior management.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Provide for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Any and all other duties required to fulfill the responsibilities of a therapist of students with special needs.