Elementary School Reading Interventionist

Atlas Schools • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development.

Requirements

• Meet “in-field” status through one of the following: Active CDE license with an endorsement in Elementary Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or English Education
• Passing score on the PRAXIS 5205 within the last 10 years
• Ability to pass all required background checks (pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7)
• At least three years of elementary classroom teaching experience
• Proven track record of significant student growth in literacy
• Strong understanding of foundational literacy instruction and effective interventions for struggling readers
• Full commitment to educational equity and to fostering a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful environment
• Ownership of student academic outcomes and growth
• Effective communication skills with students, families, and colleagues
• Growth mindset and openness to feedback
• Evidence of self-motivation and ability to work collaboratively
• Prolonged periods of standing and sitting
• Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, push, and pull
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
• Must be able to successfully abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or English Education
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, or experience working with bilingual learners
• Previous experience with progress monitoring literacy tools
• Demonstrated success in urban classrooms, utilizing structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive achievement

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, and evaluate instruction for students having difficulty with foundational literacy skills, reading, or writing during Skills Block and WIN time of academic days
• Work 1:1 or in small group settings with students that are behind grade level in reading
• Coach teachers on best practices for teaching reading
• Analyze assessment and observational data to support differentiated instruction plans for students
• Work with building leadership to make decisions regarding curriculum, assessments, programming
• Support development of reading culture in classrooms and across the school
• Work with Elementary Leadership and Community Team to lead biannual literacy events for families
• Collaborate with Special Education Teacher to support success of MTSS/RTI accommodations
• Support teaching development in evidence-based literacy education theories and techniques, as well as reading instruction knowledge and approaches
• Help grade level teams to develop scope and sequence of literacy skills
• Support the development of rubrics to ascertain student mastery of foundational literacy skills
• Provide progress monitoring assessment as needed
• Develop and facilitate the appropriate trainings to improve literacy knowledge and skills
• Complete other related duties and tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Approximately 13 weeks of paid school breaks
• 30 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level