Reading Intervention Teacher

Mountain View Whisman School District • Mountain View, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Reading Interventionist serves as a subject matter expert by organizing and implementing ELA intervention for students. The RI Teacher works collaboratively with the classroom teacher, parents, students, and all other academic staff, including those from General Education and Special Education teams, to support student learning. This role involves organizing and maintaining curriculum, providing direct instruction for intervention, and preparing data for follow-up meetings. The RI Teacher will also communicate with parents, teachers, and staff regarding student progress or further assessment needs. Additionally, the RI Teacher may assist general education teachers in selecting appropriate curricula and developing and implementing effective strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Appropriate California teaching credential required.
• Valid Driver's License or Government Issued Identification.

Nice To Haves

• Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (RLAA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within the school and District teams to analyze student data and prepare interventions for small groups and individual students.
• Use a variety of formative and summative assessment techniques to establish learning goals and to plan, differentiate, and modify instruction.
• Maintain current intervention resources.
• Facilitate direct instruction/intervention.
• Create and maintain a rigorous learning environment with high expectations and appropriate supports for all students.
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and staff regarding progress, further assessments needed, etc.
• Meet regularly with Site and/or District administrators.
• Communicate and coordinate with School Site regarding assessments and follow up as needed.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a desired learning atmosphere.
• Collaborate and communicate with school staff and parents to coordinate effective learning strategies/accommodations for students.
• Implement second language acquisition strategies to support English Learners.
• Continue to improve as a professional educator by engaging in district-provided and self-selected professional growth opportunities.
• Participate in other duties as assigned.
• Supervise students in a variety of school related settings.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Requisition necessary instructional materials and supplies and maintain required inventory records.
• Assist in accomplishing campus, department, and district goals and initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate the work of instructional associates, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals as appropriate.
• Perform basic attendance accounting and clerical services as required.
• Attend mandatory meetings (IEP, SST, Faculty, et al).
• Attend to contractual obligations.

What This Job Offers

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