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26-27 Middle School Reading Specialist

Philadelphia, PA

Thank you for your interest in joining Belmont Charter Network! We’re excited that you’re considering a career with us. At Belmont, our mission is to provide each student with a high-quality education supported by services that meet the needs of the whole child. Our success starts with passionate, dedicated team members who believe in the power of education to create lasting change.

We’re always looking for talented individuals who are committed to equity, collaboration, and growth—both for themselves and the communities we serve. 

Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school including out-of-school time, our social work project and Head start.  How do we do this?  We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partner

We believe that schools and learning should be joyful!

You can find more about our core values and vision here.  We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and by extension our country.  We are a mission centered organization that has grown since its founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today.   Learn more about our partners who support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families.  Our approach is grounded in trauma informed practice which you can read more about here.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

  • Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
  • Creative problem solving
  • A commitment to being a lifelong learner, commitment to refining your craft
  • A knack for connecting with people across differences including parents, colleagues and students.

Position Summary: The reading specialist will support teachers and students in meeting the individual needs of students in the area of reading. The reading specialist works collaboratively with network leadership, Heads of School and teachers to identify and implement effective strategies for student achievement. He/she will have further responsibility of understanding and assisting in implementing current methodologies, effective instructional strategies and facilitating reading-related professional development. The Reading Specialist reports to the Assistant Head of School and is a 10 month position.

Core Responsibilities: 

Reading Instruction: 

  • Implement and monitor a plan for reading support based on school needs
  • Provide small group (pull-out) reading instruction (before, during, and/or after school) to students in need of remediation.
  • Provide push-in reading intervention.
  • Provide whole-group reading instruction

Professional Development:

  • Facilitate small group/grade group professional development.
  • Model, co-plan, co-deliver and coach staff to support the delivery of effective reading instruction.
  • Assist classroom teachers by providing them with additional strategies for those students who have been identified for additional instruction.

Data and Assessment:

  • Support school-wide screening process
  • Review students' and school wide reading data and trends to develop individualized and school wide remediation plans
  • Work with the classroom teacher to monitor student progress. 

Additional responsibilities: 

  • Run planning meetings with key groups of teachers.
  • Depending on building needs, may be asked lead classroom instruction or provide extended coverage
  • Sit in on coaching meetings and leadership team meetings as needed.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships. 
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • Pennsylvania K-12 Reading Specialist certificate
  • Minimum of five years’ experience working in schools, supporting students to realize success both academically and behaviorally
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and administer effective district-wide and school- specific professional development.
  • Experience collaboration with school-based administration and counselors to ensure student success
  • Experience using data to monitor students’ academic and behavioral progress
  • Ascribe to the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrates the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality

 

Thank you for taking the time to apply to Belmont Charter Network. We truly appreciate your interest and the effort you put into your application. Our team is committed to ensuring that every candidate receives communication and updates throughout the hiring process.

We value your time and interest, and we look forward to learning more about you as we continue our review process.

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