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Reading Intervention Specialist

Overview:

Do you have a passion for implementing innovative academic solutions that support BIPOC students who have struggled in traditional school settings? So do we, and we’re looking for a like-minded Reading Intervention Specialist to join one of our close-knit school teams.

Seneca's hiring a Reading Intervention Specialist to create and implement an engaging and culturally-relevant ELA curriculum that can adapt to the individual needs of grades 5-12 students at James Baldwin Academy in San Leandro, CA. Our Reading Intervention Specialists collaborate with special education teachers, school therapists, and classroom counselors to reimagine education by fostering classrooms that connect students to therapeutic services, community resources, and a highly personalized academic curriculum.

If this position aligns with your experience and passion, consider joining Seneca's James Baldwin Academy at their beautiful oceanview campus in San Leandro with a $2000 sign-on bonus (for new Seneca employees)!

Seneca’s James Baldwin Academy serves 50 students in grades 5-12, providing special education services to students with a variety of mental health needs. In five small classrooms, they provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas to help students make adequate yearly progress on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals while adhering to a general education standards-based curriculum. To learn more about James Baldwin Academy and Seneca’s other nonpublic schools, click here.

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities:

Create and implement James Baldwin Academy's ELA curriculum
Teach ELA remediation groups and conduct targeted literacy interventions
Develop school-wide practices and community partnerships that help students and their caregivers grow in literacy outside of the classroom
Collaborate with James Baldwin Academy's Leadership team in planning professional development around literacy

Qualifications:

Current California Mild or Moderate Specialist Credential OR currently enrolled in a credential program
Master's degree in Literacy or a related field (a bachelor's degree and related experience may suffice)
TB test clearance, fingerprints, and any other state or federal requirements
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster
Demonstrated success in and passion for literacy instruction within a special education setting

Schedule:

Full-time, school-based schedule
5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days

Benefits:

Starting at $76,000-90,000 per year, with actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
Salary increase upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
$2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees
Salary increases each year
5 weeks of flexible PTO, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days
Comprehensive employee benefits package: