Reading Specialist

ACCEPT Education Collaborative is a regional non-profit educational organization with locations in Medway and Natick, MA. ACCEPT provides a wide range of programs and services including special education for students with moderate to severe needs, specialized transportation, home-based services, behavioral and educational consultation, and professional development. ACCEPT offers a continuum of programs and services Prek-12 and to age 22 for both students in life skills and Therapeutic programs. Our programs address autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral needs, global impairments, cognitive/intellectual disabilities, language disorders, ADHD/ADD, and nonverbal learning disability.

Position Summary: Provides direct reading instruction for students and instructional coaching for teachers within all of ACCEPT Programs.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)

Certified in a sequential phonics based program (i.e. Wilson, Orton Gillingham)

Minimum 2 years of experience teaching children with language based learning disabilities and/or young adults with special needs, preferably in a school environment

Experience in providing direct instruction, consulting to staff, developing curriculum

Comprehensive understanding of state and federal regulations pertaining to Special Education Specific skills and/or competence required

Flexibility, collaboration and a “growth mindset”

Ability to multi-task and perform a range of instructional and administrative duties

Strong written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Qualifications Desired:

Master’s Degree in Education or a related field

DESE License in current standing

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement high quality instruction to students with reading needs including mild-moderate reading disabilities

• Administer and interpret both standardized and informal reading assessments to determine reading needs

• Provide explicit instruction using evidence based reading intervention practices to students with identified reading needs

• Utilize assessment data to monitor student progress, including development of Individualized Education Program goals

• Attend and participate in IEP Team Meetings (annual, initial, 3-year re-evaluation, interim) as needed

• Collaborate with special education colleagues, and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure cohesive IEP implementation and service delivery

• Facilitate an inclusive model of special education within ACCEPT community (provide resources, model best practices, disseminate strategies, etc.).

• Utilize instructional and assistive technology for students, as needed.

• Participate in professional development that is specific to the mission of ACCEPT and responsive to the needs of our student population.

• Maintain ongoing communication with parents and colleagues.

• Adhere strictly to timelines for the completion and submission of all required paperwork.

• Maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times (attendance, punctuality, dress, written and oral communication, etc.).

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

Ability to work with children and young adults with special needs

Great attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Positive and proactive attitude

Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct

Commitment to company values and mission

Strong team player

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to walk, sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and down stairs, talk, hear, see, stand for prolonged periods of time, lift up to 25lbs (books, etc), and required to perform physical restraint of a student at times of behavioral escalation; routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, copy machines, fax, phones, shredders and filing cabinets.

Work Environment: This work is performed in a school environment with an acceptable level of noise.

ACCEPT Education Collaborative is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

Position Summary: Provides direct reading instruction for students and instructional coaching for teachers within all of ACCEPT Programs.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)

Certified in a sequential phonics based program (i.e. Wilson, Orton Gillingham)

Minimum 2 years of experience teaching children with language based learning disabilities and/or young adults with special needs, preferably in a school environment

Experience in providing direct instruction, consulting to staff, developing curriculum

Comprehensive understanding of state and federal regulations pertaining to Special Education Specific skills and/or competence required

Flexibility, collaboration and a “growth mindset”

Ability to multi-task and perform a range of instructional and administrative duties

Strong written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Qualifications Desired:

Master’s Degree in Education or a related field

DESE License in current standing

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement high quality instruction to students with reading needs including mild-moderate reading disabilities

• Administer and interpret both standardized and informal reading assessments to determine reading needs

• Provide explicit instruction using evidence based reading intervention practices to students with identified reading needs

• Utilize assessment data to monitor student progress, including development of Individualized Education Program goals

• Attend and participate in IEP Team Meetings (annual, initial, 3-year re-evaluation, interim) as needed

• Collaborate with special education colleagues, and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure cohesive IEP implementation and service delivery

• Facilitate an inclusive model of special education within ACCEPT community (provide resources, model best practices, disseminate strategies, etc.).

• Utilize instructional and assistive technology for students, as needed.

• Participate in professional development that is specific to the mission of ACCEPT and responsive to the needs of our student population.

• Maintain ongoing communication with parents and colleagues.

• Adhere strictly to timelines for the completion and submission of all required paperwork.

• Maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times (attendance, punctuality, dress, written and oral communication, etc.).

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

Ability to work with children and young adults with special needs

Great attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Positive and proactive attitude

Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct

Commitment to company values and mission

Strong team player

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to walk, sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and down stairs, talk, hear, see, stand for prolonged periods of time, lift up to 25lbs (books, etc), and required to perform physical restraint of a student at times of behavioral escalation; routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, copy machines, fax, phones, shredders and filing cabinets.

Work Environment: This work is performed in a school environment with an acceptable level of noise.

ACCEPT Education Collaborative is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

Position Type:Full-time

Salary:$55,600 to $113,500 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jacqueline LeSage
• 4 Tech Circle
• Natick, Massachusetts 01760
• Phone: 508-653-6776
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