Reading Specialist

This assignment is located at  24425 Hass, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127, United States

Recognized as one of USA Today's Top 100 Places to Work for 2025, Hamadeh Educational Services, Inc. (HES) is an educational service provider that services PK-12 public school academies in the Metro Detroit area. Our students come from diverse educational & ethnic backgrounds attending at:

Star International Academy (PreK-12): Dearborn Heights/Canton Township

Universal Academy (PreK-12) – Detroit

Universal Learning Academy (PreK-12)- Westland

                             Noor International Academy (Pre-K-6) - Sterling Heights

Position:

Hamadeh Educational Services is seeking a Reading Specialist to join our team! You will educate students in small groups using the Michigan Common Core Standards at the elementary level in a charter public school. The teacher will be responsible for the students' academic success, achievement, and strengthening reading skills.

Academy Mission:

The Academies mission is to provide their students with a quality education that focuses on a core curriculum and international cultures including the study of language. The academies provide an education of the whole child by integrating different diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds to their college-preparatory program serving families in the Greater Detroit area.

Responsibilities:

• Supports teachers and works collaboratively to implement a quality reading program
• Evaluates the literacy program and makes recommendations and assists with implementation
• Assesses the reading needs of students and communicate these to classroom teachers and parents 
• Assists with the selection and administration of appropriate test instruments to assess growth
• Assists with coordination of school and community library services
• Assists with continuity of reading program with special programs (i.e. ESL, Special Ed.)
• Participates in conferences, workshops and other staff development related to literacy
• Provides guidance and develops resources and activities that enhance the effectiveness of the learning experience
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor, the Superintendent or designee
  

Requirements:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in the study of Education 
• Must be a MI Certified Teacher with reading specialist endorsement (K- 12 BR)
• Minimum three years teaching experience
• Must be computer literate and  proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Software
• Ability to work well in culturally diverse setting.
• Must have excellent Oral, Written,  and Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Experience with ESL/ELL a plus
• Flexible, open-minded, self-driven team member 
• Must be authorized to work in the US