Reading Specialist Job at Pillar Care Continuum, Livingston, NJ

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  • Pillar Care Continuum
  • Livingston, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Reading Specialist
Location: Pillar Elementary School, Livingston, NJ
Grade Levels: Pre-K to 8th Grade (Students with Special Needs)
Position Type: Part-Time (3 Days a Week)
Hours: 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM

Salary : $51,000.00

What we offer: Paid Sick Leave, 401K eligible after 500 hours worked

Overview:

Pillar Elementary School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Reading Specialist to support literacy development for students with special needs in grades Pre-K through 8th. The ideal candidate will provide targeted reading instruction, collaborate with teachers and therapists, and offer professional development to enhance literacy instruction school-wide. Additionally, the Reading Specialist will communicate with parents, providing recommendations and strategies to support literacy development at home.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct reading instruction to small groups and individual students based on their specific needs.
  • Assess students’ reading abilities and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
  • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals to integrate literacy strategies into the curriculum.
  • Support students through in-classroom instruction and individualized literacy sessions.
  • Develop and lead professional development sessions on best practices in reading instruction.
  • Work as part of a team to evaluate and recommend reading programs to be implemented schoolwide.
  • Monitor student progress, adjust instructional approaches as needed, and document interventions.
  • Collaborate with classroom staff to implement evidence-based literacy strategies tailored to students with special needs.
  • Communicate with parents, providing recommendations and strategies to support their child’s reading development at home.
  • Attend and participate in IEP meetings providing appropriate input.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Valid NJ DOE Reading Specialist Certification (Required).
  • Experience working with students with special needs is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of literacy intervention strategies and differentiated instruction.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with parents and staff.
  • Passionate about improving literacy skills and fostering a love for reading in students.

Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Learn more about our schools here : Pillar Care | Special Needs Schools NJ (pillarnj.org)

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