K-6 Reading Interventionist

Englewood Schools • Denver, CO

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The responsibility of this position is to provide targeted intervention support to elementary-age students. Provide small group reading instruction, focused on targeted skills based on diagnostic assessments of students' reading skills. Strategically plans reading instruction including interventions. Oversees the identification and management of students for READ plans. This position supports grade-level teachers in implementing intervention strategies and in using Lexia and Reading Plus in their classrooms. Provide stakeholders with feedback on individual student performance. Encourage parent/guardian involvement in student learning through open houses, volunteering, parent/teacher conferences, etc. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts.
• Experience with targeted groups of students (Sp. Ed., ELL, Low SES).
• English fluency will be determined through the interview process and licensure.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Valid Colorado Teaching License.
• Endorsed in Elementary Education and/or Special Education and/or Linguistically Diverse.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to changing school needs.
• Possesses strong computer and educational technology skills.
• Works effectively with students and staff from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates seamlessly with supervisors, school leadership, and co-workers.
• Capable of understanding and executing complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal daily supervision.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with the entire School District community.
• Skilled in data analysis, instruction, coordination, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented problem solver.
• Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating student data.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding student and staff records.
• Upholds a positive attitude to cultivate a supportive professional learning community.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Arts (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment and effective management structures to purposefully promote and foster effective teaching, learning, and student achievement.
• Create an instructional learning environment that establishes routines and provides for student engagement through questioning, speculation, and originality.
• Collaborate with specialists and provide unique learning opportunities such as inclusion and research-based effective practices for students with special needs.
• Promote a learning environment respecting the dignity of the child and is perceived by students as fair and consistent.
• Incorporate additional learning opportunities for advanced and non-proficient students.
• Ensure all classroom processes, procedures and data collection are highly organized and effective with optimal use of instructional time.
• Motivate, engage, and empower learners to track and monitor his/her learning.
• Design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments that incorporate contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes aligned with 21st-century learning.
• Collaborate with educators from other grades or subject areas to establish links between disciplines and influence school-wide curriculum and teaching practice.
• Demonstrate mastery of content and is able to make curriculum rigorous and relevant to all students.
• Deliver content that is relevant to students and applicable to the real world.
• Integrate and align Colorado Academic Standards, instructional objectives, instructional strategies, learning activities, materials, resources and assessments and differentiate lesson planning based on individual student needs.
• Use data management tools to analyze results and draw inferences from data to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide quality, accurate, constructive, corrective, specific and timely feedback to students that encourages them to perform at their highest level.
• Utilize technology and/or other avenues to communicate to stakeholders (website, podcasts, etc).
• Establish student, staff, and parental rapport that enables proactive responses to potential problems.
• Actively participate in all staff meetings, PLCs, and other required events.
• Apply and implement knowledge, skills and new understandings to improve instructional programming.
• Advocate for and lead initiatives that will enhance student success in and out of school.
• Use professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making in practice.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Possible supervision of support personnel.
• Conduct supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, participating in interviews, training/development, assigning and directing work, providing performance feedback, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
• Create and implement effective, efficient process management strategies (e.g., procedures, instructional groups, transition materials, and supplies).
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.
• Review processes for improvement opportunities and make changes as needed to ensure instructional quality.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• pre-tax savings options through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• monthly District contributions for HSA
• short and long-term disability programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• wellness programs
• comprehensive retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA)
• additional retirement savings options including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans
• Optional voluntary plans are also available for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer, and accidents

What This Job Offers

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