Job Posting for Reading Specialist - Correctional Education at Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23

JobID: 1319

Position Type:
Teacher - Remedial/Teacher-Remedial

Date Posted:
4/29/2024

Location:
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23

Closing Date:
05/30/2024

A vacancy exists for a Reading Specialist to work within the Office of Student Services at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit! The Reading Specialist provides remedial instruction and interventions in the area of literacy to students ages 13 to 21 through a comprehensive program of identification, assessment, prescription, and instruction to students at the Southeast Youth Development Center. The MCIU's Southeast Youth Development Center is located at SCI Phoenix (1200 Mokychic Rd. Collegeville, PA 19426).

Qualifications:

Valid PA Certification as a Reading Specialist required
Additional Secondary Certification preferred
Wilson Certified preferred
Ability to work as a member of a team. Must be courteous and able to deal effectively and cooperatively with people
Ability to follow written and verbal directions, ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to operate office equipment, use computer technology efficiently, and be a proficient typist
Current Police, Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint clearances required

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide remedial instruction and research-based interventions to individuals and in small groups that address needs derived from assessments and data.

Prepare lesson plans based upon students’ instructional needs/deficits

Monitor student progress towards student’s established goals.

Execute instruction that engages students in activities aligned to their instructional goals, utilize informal assessments, and maintain student records including anecdotal notes of students’ progress relative to their instructional needs and performance.

Communicate regularly with regular and special education teachers, administrators and parents/guardians regarding students’ progress in literacy and recommend supports inside and outside of the classroom to support student’s academic development.

Contribute to the development of IEPs and provide input for the creation of IEPs and psycho-educational evaluations.

Provide professional development and support to teachers in accordance with specially designed instruction (SDI) recommendations for students.

Attend professional development activities as requested

Administer required formal assessments to assess the students' academic levels and align research-based intervention programs.

Provide classroom management strategies based on principles of child development

Work effectively and professionally with all school and facility staff

Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation in a timely fashion.

Assume additional duties as assigned by program supervisor, Assistant Director, or the Director

Location:
The Southeast Youth Development Center at SCI Phoenix (1200 Mokychic Rd. Collegeville, PA 19426)

Work Schedule:
7.5 hours/day, 11 months (194 days/year)

2024 - 2025 Salary:
Bachelor’s, Step 1: $52,572/year
Master’s, Step 1: $63,582/year
*Placement on salary schedule based on experience and/or education beyond the Master’s Degree.

About Us:
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.

Why Should You Apply?
The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include:

Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees’ Retirement System).
Paid time off benefits.

How to Apply:
Applications can be submitted online at www.mciu.org/jobs (Job ID:1319). Please contact the Human Resources Office at jobs@mciu.org or 610-755-9307 if you have any questions or need assistance.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Key Words:
Education
Remediation
Mathematics
Montgomery County

JobID: 1319

Position Type:
Teacher - Remedial/Teacher-Remedial

Date Posted:
4/29/2024

Location:
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23

Closing Date:
05/30/2024

Valid PA Certification as a Reading Specialist required
Additional Secondary Certification preferred
Wilson Certified preferred
Ability to work as a member of a team. Must be courteous and able to deal effectively and cooperatively with people
Ability to follow written and verbal directions, ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to operate office equipment, use computer technology efficiently, and be a proficient typist
Current Police, Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint clearances required

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide remedial instruction and research-based interventions to individuals and in small groups that address needs derived from assessments and data.

Prepare lesson plans based upon students’ instructional needs/deficits

Monitor student progress towards student’s established goals.

Execute instruction that engages students in activities aligned to their instructional goals, utilize informal assessments, and maintain student records including anecdotal notes of students’ progress relative to their instructional needs and performance.

Communicate regularly with regular and special education teachers, administrators and parents/guardians regarding students’ progress in literacy and recommend supports inside and outside of the classroom to support student’s academic development.

Contribute to the development of IEPs and provide input for the creation of IEPs and psycho-educational evaluations.

Provide professional development and support to teachers in accordance with specially designed instruction (SDI) recommendations for students.

Attend professional development activities as requested

Administer required formal assessments to assess the students' academic levels and align research-based intervention programs.

Provide classroom management strategies based on principles of child development

Work effectively and professionally with all school and facility staff

Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation in a timely fashion.

Assume additional duties as assigned by program supervisor, Assistant Director, or the Director

Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees’ Retirement System).
Paid time off benefits.

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