Teaching Specialist – Literacy and Reading Intervention Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly Work Location: New York, New York Work Arrangement: Onsite, School-Based Pay Rate: $55.00 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM until the end of the school day Certifications / Training Required: Certificates and/or documented training in Special Education, Students with Disabilities, Literacy, and Reading Remediation Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Specialist to provide academic intervention and individualized tutoring support to students in a school-based setting. The ideal candidate will have expertise in literacy development, reading remediation, special education, and supporting students with disabilities. The selected candidate will deliver one-on-one and small-group instruction, implement evidence-based teaching strategies, and monitor student progress. This position involves collaboration with teachers, school staff, and families to help students strengthen academic skills, overcome learning challenges, and achieve individualized educational goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring sessions.
- Deliver targeted reading remediation and literacy interventions.
- Support students with diverse learning needs and disabilities.
- Implement evidence-based instructional strategies to improve academic performance.
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with educators and school staff to develop individualized learning plans.
- Maintain a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
Required Qualifications
- Certificates and/or documented training in Special Education.
- Certificates and/or documented training in supporting Students with Disabilities.
- Certificates and/or documented training in Literacy.
- Certificates and/or documented training in Reading Remediation.
- Ability to provide onsite, school-based services in New York, New York.
- Availability to work Monday–Friday, beginning at 8:00 AM and continuing until the end of the school day.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in K–12 educational settings.
- Ability to adapt instructional methods to meet individual student needs.
- Knowledge of evidence-based literacy and reading intervention programs.
Work Environment
- Onsite, school-based educational setting in New York, New York.
- Individualized and small-group tutoring and academic intervention.
- Regular collaboration with teachers, school staff, and families.
- Focus on literacy development, reading remediation, and support for students with disabilities.
- Work involves instructional planning, direct student support, progress monitoring, and documentation.
- Weekday schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM until the end of the school day.
Key Competencies
- Individualized and small-group instruction
- Literacy development
- Reading remediation
- Academic intervention
- Special education support
- Support for students with disabilities
- Evidence-based instructional strategies
- Instructional adaptation
- Student progress monitoring
- Documentation and organization
- Communication and collaboration
- Inclusive, student-centered instruction