What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Teacher position at Chelsea School?
Chelsea School is in search of a full-time reading teacher for the 2023-2024 school year to work in our learning disability community. The Reading Teacher is responsible for providing direct instruction to middle and high school students, in small groups, to enable students to develop literacy skills. Ideal candidates will have expertise in reading instruction and in administering and interpreting reading assessments to develop instruction. Training in Orton-Gillingham, LTRS, Wilson, and/or Lindamood Bell is a plus for this position. This particular position will focus on reading comprehension. Experience working with students with Dyslexia and learning disabilities is preferred.
Chelsea School specializes in educating college-bound students with learning disabilities. For more information on our program, student population and educational philosophy, please see our website: www.chelseaschool.edu
Ideal Candidates will meet the following criteria:
- Valid Maryland state education licensure (or equivalent out-of-state licensure) in Special Education (or certifiable status)
- Familiarity with multi-sensory, systematic, structured instructional programs and practices for literacy
- Experience assessing student progress toward achievement of benchmarks goals and objectives
- Ability to diagnosis and structure intervention plans for reading
- Understanding of the nature of language-based learning disabilities, especially as they apply to literacy
- Competence in writing IEP goals and objectives for reading, as well as present levels of performance
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Familiarity working with student records including: neuropsychological reports, academic testing, IEPs, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $59,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
- English
- Reading
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48,000 - $59,000