Literacy Interventionist-ES / Teacher-ESL

Boulder Valley School District • Lafayette, CO

400d

About The Position

The Literacy Interventionist-ES / Teacher-ESL position at Boulder Valley School District focuses on accelerating reading proficiency among students through targeted literacy interventions. The role involves collaboration with various educational stakeholders to implement effective instructional strategies and manage the learning environment, ensuring that all students, particularly those performing below or above grade level, receive the support they need to thrive academically.

Requirements

• Currently hold a Colorado teaching license in Elementary or Secondary Education, or have licensure application in process with appropriate endorsement, or willingness to acquire endorsement as: Reading Teacher or Reading Specialist.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience at either the elementary or secondary level.
• Trained in and have an in-depth knowledge of literacy assessments, Orton Gillingham based interventions and other evidence-based interventions (elementary).
• Must have completed K-3 Teacher Training as part of the READ Act through the Colorado Department of Education or willing to obtain it while in the position.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Nice To Haves

• Masters in Literacy or have a Reading Teacher or Reading Specialist endorsement on CDE license.
• Understanding of the READ Act and how to implement requirements of READ Act legislation.
• Knowledge of how a student learns to read.
• Diagnostic and prescriptive skills in reading, writing, speaking and spelling.
• Experience with MTSS/RTI structures including interim assessments, targeted instruction and progress monitoring.
• Experience with linguistically diverse and other diverse learners.
• Highly skilled at using digital resources.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in self-directed activities, work collaboratively, and take initiative to complete tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate with administrators, teachers, specialists, and parents, both verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in group facilitation, coordination, and leadership.
• Certification as an Academic Language Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manages the learning environment.
• Values student diversity and supports the unique learning needs of each individual student.
• Exhibits a growth mindset through participation in high-quality professional learning.
• Conducts screening/diagnostic assessments in reading and writing.
• Implements reading instruction/interventions focused on identified outcomes, including instruction in Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) and Orton Gillingham based interventions.
• Conducts ongoing progress monitoring assessments for each student and enters student data into an online data management system regularly.
• Coordinates logistics for literacy instruction for students performing below/above grade level in reading/writing and facilitates data sharing meetings.
• Works closely and collaboratively with Administrators, General Education Teachers, English Language Development Teachers, and Special Education Teachers, sharing responsibility for individual targeted or intensive instruction.
• Provides leadership and professional development for teachers to use literacy instructional strategies and literacy online resources.
• Communicates regularly with parents.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree