Part Time Reading Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

CSAAC is a private, non-profit agency founded in 1979 providing services to individuals with autism. Our mission is to enable individuals with autism to achieve their highest potential and contribute as confident members of their community.

CSAAC is looking for a part time, permanent Reading Specialist!

Schedule :  Monday - Friday, 20 hours a week.

Compensation :  $25.00- $30.00 hourly

About the Role :

Under the direction of the Director of Education, the Reading Specialist will identify and implement research-based interventions to address the needs of identified students.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Provides direct reading instruction to identified students in individual and / or small group sessions

Uses identified needs to guide the learning process toward achievement of students’ IEP goals

Establishes clear objectives for all lessons using formal and informal assessment data

Administers and / or interprets specific diagnostic surveys and curriculum-based assessment measures of reading behavior

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct IEP data

Completes quarterly progress reports on each student served

Collaborates and / or attends IEP meetings for students served

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Maryland certification as a Reading Specialist or ability to attain certification

3 years experience as a Reading Specialist

Knowledge of evidence-based reading interventions

Experience with special education students

Experience with autistic or developmentally delayed students (preferred)