Learning Prep School in Newton, MA is seeking a Certified Reading Specialist to join our dynamic team of highly-qualified special education professionals for the 2023-2024 School Year. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree, Wilson and/or Orton-Gillingham certification, and at least 5 years of experience working with students with language-based learning disabilities.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, great work-life balance, and a caring community of dedicated special education professionals. The LPS staff culture is truly unique in it's welcoming, collaborative, and caring manner towards each other. We're looking for likeminded individuals that would contribute to this wonderful team!

Full-time benefits include:

• 100% Employer Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance
• 75% Employer Paid Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts Available
• Free Breakfast, Lunch, and on-site Parking
• Deeply Discounted On-site Childcare
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match (currently 3%)
• Access to Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid EAP benefits (Employee Assistance Program) available for employees and their family members

All applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered.

This is a full time position: Monday - Friday 7:30am-3:15pm, with some after-school meeting days until 4pm.

Qualifications:

• Valid reading specialist certificate
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree; education or a related field preferred
• MA DESE Certification in Special Education - Moderate Disabilities preferred

Reports to: Assistant Principal

Job Goal: To provide leadership, coordination, collaboration, and innovation in ELA curriculum, reading instruction, and study skills, enabling each student to derive maximin benefit from the school’s programs.

Responsibilities:

• Assists classroom teachers in the diagnosis of students and collaborates in planning the instructional strategies.
• Assists in the selection of appropriate materials utilized by the classroom teacher for corrective measures.
• Provides demonstrations of new methods and materials (i.e., team teaching).
• Plans and conducts periodic evaluations to assess the need for changes in the reading program.
• Serves as a resource to teachers and administration in areas of reading instruction and curriculum.
• Provides leadership in the curriculum review, development, and implementation of the ELA program.
• Assesses the reading referrals of parents/guardians, teachers, and support staff.
• Provides for remedial instructional needs of students through collaboration with staff.
• Conducts occasional small group instruction and staff development in content area reading strategies.
• Ensures that reading is a component of all content areas of the school.
• Provides for the integration of study skills throughout the educational program through small group work with students and collaboration with staff.
• Supports a phonics-based approach to reading and reading comprehension.
• Collects student data and monitors ongoing progress.
• Provides and models differentiated classroom instruction through the implementation of curriculum content, methods, and materials, guided by the MA Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core State Standards, where appropriate, in accordance with copyright regulations.

About Learning Prep: Located in West Newton, Learning Prep School is an innovative and unique non-profit school for students with significant and diverse language and learning challenges. Our students face a broad range of learning disabilities, including language-based, nonverbal and executive functioning difficulties. Understanding that language skills are the basis for all learning, LPS's unique curriculum integrates the teaching of language skills in all subjects. LPS strives to provide specialized instruction in an inspiring, warm, supportive and emotionally safe environment. Founded in 1970, LPS is the largest independent day school serving students with disabilities from across the state.

To learn more about our unique school for students with language-based learning disabilities please visit our website www.learningprep.org.

LPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Direct Applicants Only

No Recruiters, Please

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Newton, MA 02465: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What prompted you to apply for this position?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• DESE License in Special Ed - Moderate Disabilities 5-12 (Preferred)
• DESE License as Reading Specialist (Preferred)
• Reading Specialist Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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