Reading Specialist (part-time) in Bryn Mawr, PA for Sacred Heart Academy (2024)

Reading Specialist (part-time)

(Position Available August 20, 2024)

Overview

Sacred Heart Academy “SHA” Bryn Mawr (PA) is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls founded in 1865 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and lay-owned and governed since 1969. Serving approximately 200 students in kindergarten through twelfth-grade, the School is seeking a dedicated and effective Reading Specialist in anticipation of the 2024-25 school year. This is a part-time position.

The Reading Specialist will lead the development and support of the literacy program for students in grades K-12 including the administration of assessments and their use in instructional planning, delivery of small group/individualized instruction, sharing of best practices, and enhancing learning opportunities for students and staff. Enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and impeccable organizational skills are key.

Responsibilities

• Administer and analyze reading skills assessments
• Develop specialized learning plans for students on as needed basis
• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction as needed
• Offer guidance to faculty to help develop or strengthen reading instruction curricula and differentiated student skill groups for small group instruction
• Teach academic skills class to Middle School students

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Reading Instruction (or related field) required, Master’s degree in Reading Instruction preferred
• Three or more years of experience as a reading specialist, reading teacher and/or elementary school teacher preferred
• Certification in Wilson or Orton-Gillingham preferred
• Experience administering and analyzing reading skills assessments
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, time management, and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to connect with and make a positive impact on young people
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and staff
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community; experience in and demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion work that supports a diverse community preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional growth and development
• Appreciation of and commitment to single gender education
• Eagerness to contribute positively to the SHA community and uphold its Mission including a commitment to the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria

• Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Donna Romero, Director of Academics (donna.romero@shabrynmawr.org).

Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is part of a network of 25 Sacred Heart schools located in North America which share a common heritage and vision. There are more than 150+ Sacred Heart schools around the world, providing an international campus for our students at Bryn Mawr through exchange programs, summer workshops, and service opportunities. Sacred Heart Academy is accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) and a member of the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

To learn more about Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr, please visit https://www.shabrynmawr.org/

MISSION

Sacred Heart Academy educates college-bound women by cultivating their self-confidence, guiding them to realize their personal and scholastic potential and their responsibility to others, and by preparing them to meet life’s challenges - all within an academic and religiously diverse community that focuses on spiritual values and the individual student.

Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr commits itself to educate to the Five Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education which unify us with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.