Reading Specialist

Duties - Provide individualized reading instruction to K-12 students with dyslexia - Develop and implement effective reading strategies and interventions based on assessments - Assess students' reading levels and progress at least every 4-8 weeks - Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to support students' reading development, such as attending IEP meetings (paid) if requested by the parent - Lead engaging and interactive lessons - Provide feedback and guidance to parents/guardians to support students' reading goals - Maintain proper records and schedule - Be prompt and reliable - Have valid CA DL and own transportation ```Requirements``` - Master's degree in Reading & Reading Specialist credential OR Bachelor's degree in Education with training in Orton Gillingham - Proven experience in providing reading instruction to struggling students - Trained in Orton Gillingham or willingness to be trained - Knowledge of various reading strategies, interventions, and assessment tools - Knowledge of structured literacy - Knowledge of guided reading levels and how to match students with proper leveled texts in their zone of proximal development - Familiarity with instructional technology and learning resources for reading instruction - Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with teachers, parents, and students - Ability to assess student needs and develop individualized instruction plans - Knowledge of child development theories and best practices in literacy instruction - Experience in working with diverse student populations, including special education students - Ability to manage conflicts and resolve issues related to student learning - Ability to drive to to the student's home, school, office, or library in the Orange County area (mainly Northern Orange County) - Willingness to be coached/mentored/supervised \*This is a position with excellent pay and opportunity for growth and professional development as an independent reading specialist.
Hiree would receive a 1099 and have the ability to make his/her own hours.
If hired, it's required to sign a non-compete agreement for a certain radius of the Orange County area.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: $40.
00 - $50.
00 per hour Expected hours: 3 – 20 per week Grade school specialties: * Reading Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person