Job Title: Reading Specialist
Location: Stamford, CT 06905
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience with a $10,000 sign-on bonus
Join The Pinnacle School, a NEASC-accredited, state-licensed Connecticut special education school redefining education for students with complex learning challenges. Through tailored academics, real-time support, and a collaborative approach, we empower students who may struggle in traditional settings to build essential skills, grow their confidence, and gain independence.
Why Join Us?
- Salary- Based on education and experience with a $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
- Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
- Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
- Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
- Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
- Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.
Your Role as a Reading Specialist
- Provide Targeted Reading Instruction – Deliver 1:1 and small group instruction using structured, evidence-based methodologies such as the Wilson Reading Program and Orton-Gillingham. Support students with significant reading and language challenges using multi-sensory, diagnostic techniques.
- Monitor & Track Student Progress – Use formative and summative assessments to evaluate student growth. Document student achievement and collaborate with the team to adjust instructional strategies and interventions.
- Ensure a Supportive Learning Environment – Teach reading strategies that support success in content areas like science and social studies. Create an inclusive, responsive space for students with language-based learning differences.
- Collaborate with Teachers & Families – Work closely with teachers, service providers, and families to support students’ academic, social, and emotional development. Serve as a resource to staff on reading instruction and language acquisition.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in education, reading, or a related field
- Valid Connecticut state license with endorsement 102 – Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts (Grades 1–12), or eligibility for licensure
- Certification or training in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or a multi-sensory approach to reading
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with special education students with language-based learning differences
- Knowledge of the IEP process and experience with progress monitoring
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
At The Pinnacle School, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!
