Psitin Type:
Elementary Schl Teaching/Reading Specialist
Date Psted:
6/25/2026
Lcatin:
Sheridan Elementary Schl
Reading Specialist
Salary Range: $59,493-$81,690
Qualificatins:
B.S. r B.A. Elementary Educati
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M.Ed. Reading
Valid and current Pennsylvania Level II teaching certificatins in Elementary/ Secndary Educatin and Reading Specialist Certificati- ns
At least five years f highly successful teaching experience with psitive student utc- mes.
Has in-depth and specific knwledge in cntent, curriculum, instructi- n, and assessment.
Excellent interpersnal, prblem-slving, rganizatinal, and cmmunicati- n skills.
Satisfactry wrk rec- rd and criminal/child abuse clearances (Act 34, 114, and 151).
Summary:
The Reading Specialist supprts the design, implementatin, and cntinuus imprvement f evidence-based literacy instructin acrss classrms and schls. This rle centers n ensuring high reading achievement levels fr all students thrugh a Science f Reading-aligned apprach t instructin, interventin, assessment, and prfessinal develpment. The Reading Specialist wrks cllabratively with teachers, administratrs, and district leaders t build sustainable instructinal capacity and advance equitable literacy utcmes.
Essential Duties and Respnsibilities:
Schl/District Based Leadership
Assesses, diagnses, and designs tiered interventins targeting specific student needs in reading and writing, aligned with the Science f Reading (S
- R).
Supprts the implementatin and fidelity f the district's cre literacy curriculum, ensuring alignment with SR-aligned instructi- nal practices.
Cllabrates with district and schl leaders t develp, mnitr, and refine literacy framewrks and impr- vement plans.
Assists and serves n Sch- l Leadership Teams and District Literacy Teams.
Serves as an active member f the Child Study Team, helping t interpret assessment data and recmmend instructinal strategies r interventi- ns.
Builds instructinal capacity by mentring and emp- wering teacher leaders.
Designs and delivers high-quality prfessinal learning experiences independently and in cllabratin with c- lleagues.
Prvides leadership in planning wrkshps and in-service prgrams aligned with district g- als and mandates.
Supprts data-infrmed decisin making fr all student gr- ups, including English learners and students with IEPs.
Mdels and supprts structured literacy instructin grunded in cgnitive science, including phnemic awareness, phnics, fluency, vcabulary, and cmprehensi- n.
Advcates fr the use f high-quality instructinal materials, assessment tls, and interventin prgrams aligned with S- R principles
Instructinal Leadership
Utilizes a wide array f instructinal appraches, resurces, and technlgies t assist teachers in designing, delivering, and assessing effective literacy instructi
- n.
Supprts the use f explicit, systematic, cumulative, and diagnstic instructi- n in reading and writing.
Serves as a resurce f- r identifying evidence-based strategies and materials that address diverse learning needs.
Prvides jb-embedded supprt, mentring, and mdeling f lessns and instructinal r- utines.
Cllabrates with teachers t analyze student data, plan respnsive instructin, and rganize classrms f- r effective learning.
Assists in scheduling and rganizing instructinal supprt fr interventin blcks and paraprfessi- nals.
Share in ur cmmunity! Grw with ur students! Jin ur district tday and be a part f ur future!
The Allentwn Schl District ffers a cmprehensive benefits package t thse wh qualify.
This may include*
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Visin Reimbursement
Tuitin Reimbursement
Persnal and Sick time
PSERS Retirement Fund
- Eligibility fr specific benefits will be utlined in each labr grup's specific cllective bargaining agreement.
