Reading Specialist Job at Green Tree School & Services, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Green Tree School & Services
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Green Tree School & Services in Philadelphia provides full-time, out-of-district programs for students with autism and emotional support needs. With integrated clinical, behavioral, and academic services, Green Tree School & Services empowers students to achieve independence while upholding values of safety, inclusion, and excellence. Explore how you can help transform lives and impact communities.

As a Reading Specialist at Green Tree School & Services, you will help students develop foundational literacy skills that support lifelong learning. You’ll deliver targeted reading instruction, assess student progress, and collaborate with teachers to build literacy-rich classrooms where every student can grow as a reader and communicator.

What You’ll Need

  • Master’s degree in Education or related field

  • Pennsylvania certification as a Reading Specialist (Instructional I or II required)

  • Minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in special education

  • Knowledge of literacy intervention strategies and individualized reading instruction

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and data analysis skills

What You’ll Do

  • Assess student literacy levels and identify instructional needs through screening and diagnostics

  • Provide individualized and small-group reading instruction to support IEP goals

  • Collaborate with teachers and paraeducators to model effective literacy strategies

  • Develop and monitor reading and writing interventions that promote measurable progress

  • Maintain accurate data, reports, and communication with families and interdisciplinary teams

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

Green Tree School & Services is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start

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