K-5 Reading Interventionist

Job Title:

Reading/Dyslexia Interventionist

Location:

Great Hearts Live Oak Lower School

Reports to:

HeadmasterFLSA STATUS:
Salaried-Exempt, Full-time

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

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 preferred

Master Reading Certification preferred

Experience delivering Reading By Design, MTA, or other Dyslexia Intervention program…