Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Reading Teacher
Location: Canton, PA 17011
Employment Type: Part-Time (29 hours/week)
Salary: Based on education and experience

Join River Rock Academy, a Pennsylvania Department of Education Approved Licensed Academic School and Private Provider, dedicated to empowering students in Grades 1-12 through transformative educational services. Our programs for Elementary, Secondary Special Education, and Alternative Education offer specialized instruction, test preparation, counseling, and social skills development. With individualized transition plans and a focus on stability and personal growth, we celebrate student success and foster an environment of trust and support, helping each student reach their full potential.

Why Join Us?

• 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 Teacher

• Student Support: Provide reading instruction to elementary and secondary students, including both special and general education populations identified as struggling readers.

• Special Education Services: Deliver required reading support aligned with IEP goals and maintain compliance with all special education requirements.

• Targeted Interventions: Implement Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading interventions for students with significant reading deficits.

• Skill Development: Work to increase reading proficiency through focused instruction tailored to individual student needs.

• Confidentiality Compliance: Uphold all confidentiality standards in accordance with agency policies, FERPA, HIPAA, and counselor-student privacy regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold an active PA teaching certification, such as a Private Academic Certificate, Level I or II Pennsylvania Instructional Special Education Certification K-12.
• Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor’s degree and at least six credit hours in special education may qualify for a Temporary Private Academic Certificate.
• All New Story School/River Rock Academy teachers must have their PA license in place by August 1, 2025.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

At River Rock Academy, 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!

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