Reading Interventionist; Part Time

Position Type

Middle School Teaching/ Reading Interventionist

Under general supervision assists students in learning Reading and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults.

• Provides direct small group instruction to identified students, using intervention materials and strategies recommended and/or approved the school administration.
• Meet regularly with the classroom teacher to plan literacy instruction that correlates with the individual student's needs or as requested by the classroom teacher.
• Collaborates with school leaders to develop an appropriate intervention plan for identified students.
• Analyzes student achievement data to inform instructional decisions.
• Maintains data for all identified students and provides periodic progress reports to school administration.
• Provides professional development for teachers, if necessary, on literacy-based practices and data analysis.
• Assist students using software and materials related to literacy programs.
• Attend professional development to enhance knowledge of pedagogy and content, especially literacy
• Participates in school or District staff development programs as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co‑curricular or other activities as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
• Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Principal and/or Superintendent.

• Education and experience as required by state certification authorities.

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school District which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning.
• Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained.
• Knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities.
• Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems.
• Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities.

• Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice.
• Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations.
• Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities. Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities.
• Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, District staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.

Conducts duties in a classroom environment with some exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required. The administration has the exclusion right to alter this job description at anytime without notice.