Pennsylvania Department of Education Reading Specialist Certification or willingness to complete alternative licensure.Evidence of a demonstrated track record of effective teaching.Past record of student learning and growth.Deep instructional expertise and knowledge of the content area.Strong communication skills and writing skills to support students.

At Aspira of PA Inc., we strive to create an inclusive, bi-cultural, multilingual supportive cohesive work environment that values the contributions of every employee. Our school is a remarkable place to work, where your talents, skills, and passion will be recognized and valued. We invite you to join us on our mission to inspire, educate, and empower our students for a bright future. Here are some compelling reasons why you should consider us as an employer:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We offer competitive compensation & full health and medical benefits packages, costing only 1% of salary. This reflects the value we place on our employees' expertise and dedication. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package with sign-on bonuses and additional monetary allotments, including healthcare, retirement plans, professional development funding, and other employee perks. We are the largest employer in our community!

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and cultural understanding. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

Professional Growth and Development: We are committed to our employee's professional growth and development. We provide opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, conferences, and mentoring programs to ensure that our staff members have the resources and support needed to enhance their skills and advance their careers. We invest 100% of the budget into the classroom.

Opportunities for Advancement: We are committed to recognizing and promoting talent from within our organization. We provide opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and internal promotions, enabling our employees to grow and advance their careers within our organization.

Engaged and Supportive Leadership: Our leadership team is dedicated to creating an environment where employees feel valued, heard, and supported. We encourage open dialogue, feedback, and collaboration at all levels of the organization. We provide a robust onboarding program, with assigned content co-teachers. All special education program services are staffed and provided onsite.

Reading Specialist at ASPIRA Inc.

Do you have a passion for helping students develop strong literacy skills and a deep appreciation for reading? Join our dedicated team at Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School as a School Reading Specialist and make a lasting impact on students' educational journeys.

Compensation: $53K - $80K, will be commensurate based on experience.

We Offer Alternative Licensed Pathways: If you are offered a position with ASPIRA, our licensure specialist can share information on the 1-year Emergency License and later work with you to convert this to PA Certification as Reading Specialist K-12.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the school's literacy intervention program.
• Administer targeted literacy interventions to individual and small groups of students daily using research-based strategies and resources.
• Collaborate with teachers individually to identify the literacy needs of students, set learning goals and targets, and problem-solve with teachers to develop best practices for the continuous academic growth of students in literacy.
• Assist teachers with the collection of data, and analysis of data results, and supports the sharing of findings with all staff.
• Review student achievement and assist with placing students in appropriate reading and writing intervention and support services.
• Assist students using software and materials related to literacy programs.
• Meet regularly with the classroom teacher(s) to plan literacy instruction that correlates with the individual student's needs or as requested by the classroom teacher.
• Attend professional development to enhance knowledge of pedagogy and content, especially literacy.

WHO WE ARE

In 1961, Dr. Antonia Pantoja and a group of Puerto Rican educators and professionals created ASPIRA (the Spanish word for "aspire") to address Puerto Rican youth's exceedingly high dropout rate and low educational attainment. They were convinced that the only way to free the Puerto Rican community from poverty and promote its full development was by focusing on the education of young people and developing their leadership potential, self-esteem, and pride in their cultural heritage.

The ASPIRA Association is currently the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to Hispanic education in the United States, with nine (9) national affiliates.

ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania was formed in 1969 and primarily served the North Philadelphia community, the third-largest Puerto Rican population outside of Puerto Rico. To address the low academic attainment of youth in Philadelphia, ASPIRA began its hallmark Leadership Development program in 1969, which is still active in several schools today.

Fast forward to today, ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania operates a variety of community programs, after-school programs, summer camps, and an early childhood educational development program called Pequenos Pasos de ASPIRA. The work of ASPIRA schools as a charter management organization began when ASPIRA founded Eugenio Maria de Hostos charter school in 1998. ASPIRA has since founded two other schools and has been given the privilege of managing two more by the School District of Philadelphia, totaling the operation of five charter schools.

WHAT WE DO

LEADERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION

ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania operates primarily in the Philadelphia communities like Hunting Park, Olney, and Kensington. As some of Philadelphia’s most impoverished areas, each of these neighborhoods faces enormous socio-economic challenges, which bring about high levels of crime, poor public health, and a range of other issues burdening families.

ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania believes in education through leadership and its fundamental determinant in the mission to inspire growth and improvement in future generations. With the right attitude, knowledge, and resources, every member of each community has the potential to become a leader. As we continue to invest in the education and leadership development of the youth, we are confident these children will have the necessary tools to find more and more opportunities for success.

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• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
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