What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Specialist position at Learn It Academic Services?
Overview
Learn It Systems is a national education organization whose mission is to help all children succeed in school and in life. We value team members who exhibit collaboration, integrity and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students who struggle to be successful. We are excited to find great people that share our passion to help children and their families.
Responsibilities
Learn It Academic Services is looking for Pennsylvania Certified Teachers with a Reading Specialist certificate to work in our K-12 classrooms. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, interdisciplinary team of professionals focused on creating exceptional learning experiences for children. Potential positions could include the specialized areas of art, music, physical education, health, family & consumer sciences, and technology education. Other sought-after positions include certified special educators, ESL teachers, and reading and math specialists or interventionists.
In this position, you would be a part of an educational team consisting of a supervisor and fellow educators, as well as working with a diverse population of students virtually and/or in person. This team works with The School District of Philadelphia to deliver the highest-quality education services to its Non-Public partners. As a teacher, you will be working closely with school personnel, program supervisors.
Responsibilities such as collaborating with school administrators, classroom teachers, and parents; planning and delivering effective instruction and maintaining accurate records are essential to the position. Effective classroom management and providing a safe and positive learning environment are also key responsibilities. Teachers are additionally responsible for attending staff meetings and completing required administrative tasks in a timely fashion.
**Teachers in this position will serve Non-Public schools throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area and employees will teach Monday-Friday, during and/or after school hours.
Qualifications
- Valid State of Pennsylvania Primary or Secondary teaching certificate required.
- Reading Specialist Certification required.
- Classroom teaching experience preferred.
- Familiarity with various educational technology platforms preferred.
- Strong written and oral communication skills required.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
- Work location is in a school building where employees will need to be able to go up and down stairs when holding in-person sessions.
- Frequent standing and ability to raise arms above the head when holding in-person sessions.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must have reliable internet and a working personal computer with updated software and web-camera.
- Must have hand dexterity for typing and entering data into a computer, as well as experience using Microsoft Office, Google Suites, Zoom/Meets, and other Ed Tech platforms.
- Strong organizational skills and flexibility are preferred.
- Must be a self-starter and complete basic tasks with minimal supervision.
- Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.
