Elementary Teacher ($5,000 Annual Bonus for Certified Teachers)

Phalen Leadership Academies • Redford, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

PLA’s Reading Interventionists increase scholar motivation and support educational growth across its schools. They analyze scholar data to determine needs and use scripted lesson plans to teach small groups throughout the day. At Phalen Leadership Academies, the Reading Interventionist works with varying groups and grade levels, rotating among classrooms to support scholars’ literacy skills.

The position focuses on improving scholars’ ELA proficiency and annual growth through daily Tier 2 instruction, research-based intervention materials, and data-driven teaching. The role also coordinates scholar groupings and rotations with teachers and other support staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with a scripted intervention program.
• Proven success in raising scholar achievement.
• Understanding of or previous experience providing individual support for scholars.

Nice To Haves

• Valid teacher certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each scholar increases ELA proficiency by at least 10% per year on the state accountability assessment.
• Meet with assigned scholars daily for 30 minutes of Tier 2 instruction.
• Track growth data and ensure all scholars served meet or exceed expected annual growth gains.
• Use instructional strategies and research-based intervention curriculum materials to address identified scholars’ learning needs.
• Use data-driven instruction to help close the achievement gap for identified scholars.
• Coordinate groupings and rotations with TOR, SPED, IA, and other supporting staff.

Benefits

• Healthcare insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Monthly professional development opportunities, including participation in the annual Leader Institute
• Opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other School Leaders in the network
• $5,000 annual bonus for certified teachers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time