Job Description
Are you a
certified Reading Specialist with a passion for supporting
5 th and 6 th graders ? Are you based in Philadelphia and looking for a
full-time W2 position with a
reputable school ? If so, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. At Nyman Associates, we provide the tools, guidance, and supportive environment you need to grow, feel connected, and make a lasting impact.
Nyman Associates is a local, trusted educational services provider for school-based and early intervention therapy services, proudly serving Southeastern PA, New Jersey, and Delaware for over 40 years. We're seeking compassionate educators to support students' reading skills and access the educational curriculum.
Why join Nyman? As a well-established partner to many schools in the region, we offer:
- A variety of placement opportunities tailored to your interests, age group preferences, and schedule
- Support from dedicated Clinical Leads and Clinical Directors with firsthand experience as clinicians or educators
- Consistent support and professional development opportunities
Position Summary: As a Reading Specialist, you support students' literacy development and promote reading proficiency within the school community. Utilizing your expertise in reading instruction and intervention, you collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to assess students' reading abilities, implement evidence-based instructional strategies, and provide targeted interventions to address reading difficulties.
Responsibilities include: - Assessment and instructional planning
- Small group instruction
- Intervention and remediation
- Parent/Caregiver education
- Data analysis and progress monitoring
- Collaboration with all team members
Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Reading Education, Literacy Instruction, or a related field from an accredited program
- Certification as a Reading Specialist or Reading/Literacy Coach, or eligibility for certification (Required)
- Experience working as a reading specialist, literacy coach, or in a similar role within a school setting
Benefits: - Employee (W2)
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
- Flexible spending account choices
- Life insurance
- Referral bonuses
- Materials provided
Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including: - Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement paths
- Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
- Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities
- Lending library of assessments
Join the team that thrives on caring for students and playing an important role in their ongoing success.
Additional job titles accepted - Literacy Interventionist, Reading Education, Reading or Literacy Coach
#PHLP Nyman Associates, Inc.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Flexible hours,