Reading Specialist

Join our educational team as a Reading Specialist, where your passion for literacy and dedication to student success will shine! In this dynamic role, you will develop and implement evidenced based reading programs, support diverse learners, and foster a love for reading across all grade levels. Your expertise will empower students to improve their literacy skills, build confidence, and achieve academic excellence. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Duties

• Meet with neurodivergent students in grades 2-5 and deliver engaging reading instruction tailored to individual student needs related to their education plan
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, and parents to create effective lesson plans focused on literacy education and overall childhood development
• Utilize Learning Management Systems (LMS) to track student progress, organize resources, and facilitate communication among stakeholders
• Implement evidence-based strategies for behavior management and conflict resolution to foster a positive learning environment
• Conduct assessments to identify students’ reading levels and monitor growth over time, adjusting instruction accordingly
• Provide tutoring sessions and academic advising to support students’ reading skills, including early childhood education and preschool experience learners

Skills

• Expertise in curriculum development, lesson planning, and instructional design tailored to diverse learners
• Strong knowledge of literacy education, math integration, and learning technology tools such as LMS platforms
• Experience working with children in special education settings
• Classroom management skills with proven ability to engage students of various ages, from toddlers to early childhood learners
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with educators, parents, and students effectively
• Familiarity with private school environments, Montessori methods, or preschool experience is a plus
• Writing skills necessary for creating instructional materials, reports, and progress updates

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2.0 – 10.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to deliver lessons in person in the Los Altos community between 2pm -7pm during the week?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• grades 2-5 literacy and math educational therapy: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Los Altos, CA 94024 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person