K-5 Reading Interventionist

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* Job Title:

** Reading/Dyslexia Interventionist  
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* Location:

** Great Hearts Live Oak Lower School  
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* Reports to:

** Headmaster  
** FLSA STATUS:
** Salaried-Exempt, Full-time  
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* Position Summary:

** The Reading Interventionist uses individualized instructional strategies to provide students the opportunity to make significant gains in reading; and develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.  
** The Reading/Dyslexia Interventionist:
*** Teaches students identified with dyslexia and other reading challenges using instructional strategies and an individualized, intensive, multi-sensory, phonetic approach.
* Monitors and collects data on student progress/achievement;
Maintains confidential files, records, and documents
* Establishes and maintains open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
* Attends Section 504 meetings as the dyslexia representative
* Supports and/or conducts assessments for dyslexia under Section 504
* Plans and delivers small group or 1:1 instruction to students identified as at-risk in order to reach learning goals.
* Provides students with appropriate intervention instruction, learning activities, and experiences in the areas of reading to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
* Enables students to develop competencies to close educational gaps.  
** Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

** Instructional and Program Management  
* Utilize student data to help teachers identify and group students who need additional support.
* Design intervention plans and monitor progress for students who are struggling.
* Maintain records of student work and progress toward mastery of skills identified in intervention plan.
* Maintain open and consistent communication about student progress, concerns, and achievement with families and the school community.
* Consult with teachers to develop appropriate strategies for addressing the needs of students.
* Serve as a resource for classroom teachers with strategies, plans and materials.
* Participate in district and campus trainings.
* Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
* Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local policy.  Classroom Management and Organization
* Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
* Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
* Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.  Communication
* Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
** Special Knowledge/

Skills:

*** Knowledge of curriculum and instruction;
Understanding of the needs of early literacy, oral language development, and struggling readers.
* Knowledge of Dyslexia, the reading process, and the Section 504 process
* Knowledge of best practice strategies;
Ability to interpret data
* Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively to parents, students, and staff
* Ability to work as a team
* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Flexibility in high-pressure situations;
Ability to handle high-volume, fast-paced workload
* Good judgment in handling confidential information;
Detail-oriented  
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* Qualifications:

** Education/Certification
* Bachelor’s degree in Reading, Literacy, Education, or a related field
* Valid Texas teaching certification in Reading, Literacy, or a related area strongly…