Reading and Math Interventionist

Reading & Math Interventionist

This position reports to the Building Principal and is full time with an Exempt FLSA status. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in reading or extensive training and experience in elementary reading instruction. They should demonstrate knowledge of best instructional practices and research-based intervention practices. The role involves analyzing assessment data, providing real-time push-in and pull-out research-based interventions, and maintaining accurate student records and progress reports.

Key responsibilities include:

• Gather, organize, and interpret assessment data on identified students.
• Utilize best practices instructional strategies and research-based intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identified students.
• Provide direct instruction to students identified for reading services in individual, small group, and/or full classroom settings.
• Analyze existing student achievement data and administer student assessment and progress monitoring instruments as needed to aid in progress monitoring of students.
• Maintain accurate student records, parent communications, and student progress data reports.
• Conduct and participate in needed parent conferences and telephone conferences.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence through professional development activities.
• Coordinate in discussion or activities focused on using research to improve reading/language arts teaching.

Essential behaviors include:

• Using sound judgment in any situation.
• Dealing successfully and rapidly with changes in assignments and properly responding to applicable correspondence/communication received.
• Projecting a professional company image through in-person, phone, and electronic interaction.
• Building and fostering harmonious rapport and working cooperatively with District staff and the public while achieving the objectives and goals of the position.
• Handling problematic and/or difficult situations professionally by communicating with the appropriate person.

The position follows district attendance guidelines and operates in a typical office and school environment. Physical standards include mobility for standing, walking, sitting for extended periods, and having good seeing, hearing, and talking abilities to deliver interventions clearly to students.