Lower School Reading Interventionist

Ivywood Classical Academy is a tuition-free public school that educates students using the virtues-based and rigorous classical education tradition. The classical curriculum is time-tested, research-based, and is proven to develop children into thoughtful, caring, educated, freethinking young adults. The curriculum emphasizes an education in the humanities, sciences, and arts, and integrates Spanish and Latin language to promote depth in learning.

Ivywood strives to produce students of high moral character who understand the world and what it means to be a contributing member of society. We place a strong focus on why behind our lessons, which fosters a love for learning and inspires wonder in our students. Ivywood Classical Academy is a proud Hillsdale College Barney Charter School Initiative (BCSI) Member School.

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that students need an intentional and consistent focus on virtue.
• A love for children and a strong desire to cultivate the wonder and joy of learning everyday.
• An ability to be a subject-matter expert, and share your love of the liberal arts tradition.
• An ability to build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A desire to foster a tight-knit community in and out of the classroom.

About the role

• The reading interventionist will work directly with struggling readers in grades K-8 to provide targeted interventions and support that promote reading growth and achievement. This position requires a deep understanding of the Science of Reading and the ability to utilize data-driven strategies to guide instruction. The reading interventionist will collaborate closely with teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and a holistic approach to improving reading outcomes.
  
  This is an in-person position that requires the interventionist to work directly with students regularly.

What you’ll do

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide targeted reading interventions:
  Identify students struggling with reading skills by analyzing benchmark assessments, including but not limited to NWEA. Utilize progress monitoring assessments to develop and implement personalized intervention plans to address specific needs and improve reading abilities. If a student is in grades K-3, utilize Individualized Reading Improvement Plans (IRIPs) for documentation.
• Utilize the Science of Reading:
  Stay up-to-date with current research and best practices in reading instruction, particularly the Science of Reading. Apply evidence-based strategies and methodologies to ensure effective intervention and support for struggling readers.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents:
  Maintain open and regular communication with classroom teachers to align intervention strategies with classroom instruction. Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop and implement individualized plans for students, and regularly provide progress updates to ensure a coordinated effort to support students’ reading progress.
• Monitor and track progress:
  Use various assessment tools, including, but not limited to Acadience data, to monitor students’ reading growth and achievement. Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make adjustments as necessary.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and other professional development opportunities:
  Engage in PLCs and professional development opportunities to stay informed about the latest research, instructional strategies, and resources related to reading intervention. Collaborate with colleagues to share insights and best practices, with the ultimate goal of improving academic outcomes for struggling readers.
• Maintain documentation:
  Keep accurate records of intervention sessions, assessments, and student progress within an assigned system or document to ensure compliance. Ensure the data is regularly updated and shared with appropriate stakeholders, including students, teachers, parents, and school administrators.
• Conduct assessments:
  Administer a range of formal and informal assessments to identify students’ specific reading difficulties, including but not limited to phonological awareness, decoding, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. Use assessment results to inform intervention plans and target areas for improvement.
• Plan and deliver small-group instruction:
  Design and implement small-group instruction sessions targeting specific reading skills and strategies. Use various approved…