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TITLE I READING SPECIALIST - LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE (LTS) - ELEMENTARY
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$73,498 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
TITLE I READING SPECIALIST
•LONG
TERM SUBSTITUTE
(LTS)
•
ELEMENTARY
Pennridge School District
To Be Determined
•Perkasie, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Pennridge School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5918727
Application Deadline:
Sep 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Nov 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Details
TITLE:
Title 1 Reading Specialist
REPORTS TO
Building Principal
AVAILABLE 11/06/2026
to January 2028
TERMS
OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary in accordance with PEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
DESCRIPTION
To provide targeted, research-based reading instruction and intervention to elementary students who require additional support in developing literacy skills. The Reading Specialist works collaboratively with classroom teachers, building administration, and other educational professionals to identify student needs, monitor progress, and support the development of effective reading practices across the school.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide high-quality direct instruction to individual students and small groups.
Uses data to instruct students and bring their skills to grade level.
Collaborates with teachers and other instructional staff to support teachers in implementing best classroom instructional practices that are district-approved.
Uses identified research-based interventions to focus specifically on individual student needs.
Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress.
Provides data to school teams and participates in decisions about student progress.
Communicate with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress.
Assists with identifying students for placement in intervention groups.
Supports the implementation of assessment tools and data management systems.
Attends the appropriate training to improve knowledge and skills
Provides staff development opportunities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a Valid PA Elementary Teaching Certification and a Reading Certification
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Physical and Clearances must be within 12 months The TB must
be within 90 days of hire.
PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)
Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114)
School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test)
PDE 6004
Form (Act 24)
Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168)
ADA COMPLIANCE
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the functions of this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
(Choose one of the following.)
SEDENTARY
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LIGHT WORK
_X__
MEDIUM WORK
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HEAVY WORK
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VERY HEAVY WORK
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SEDENTARY
involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pullor move objects.
LIGHT WORK
If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
MEDIUM WORK
The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally,
and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
HEAVY WORK
The incumbent should be able to exert up to 75 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
VERY HEAVY WORK
The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force
constantly to move objects.
PROCEDURE
Interested candidates applying for the above position should submit an online
application.
EOE
Position Type:
Full-Time 10-month