Reading Interventionist (part-time)

Ansonia High School • Ansonia, CT

24d • $25

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Schools, the Director of Literacy/ Social Studies, and building administration, the responsibilities of this position are solely working with students. The Reading Interventionist is responsible for, but not limited to, providing high quality, research-based interventions that meet the needs and modalities of all learners, assessing student progress on assessments to meet common core state standards, consistently communicating with families, and effectively managing student behavior. In addition, the Reading Interventionist meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.

Requirements

• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers and educational assistants.
• Evidence of organizational ability and willingness to pursue tasks to successful completion.
• Superior communication skills (oral and written).
• Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Student Information Systems (i.e. PowerSchool); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.
• An Associate's Degree is required.

Nice To Haves

• A valid Connecticut teacher certificate is preferred
• Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal skills, time management, organizational abilities and communication skills, both orally and written.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology as communication and teaching tools.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education or the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze assessment data and provide “real time” push-in and pull-out research-based interventions in the core curricular areas to Title I students that are currently below grade level based analysis of i-Ready and other assessment instruments.
• Gather, organize, and interpret assessment data on Title I identified students.
• Utilize best practice instructional strategies and research-based intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identified Title I students.
• Model the use of intervention strategies; through small group instruction.
• Analyze existing student achievement data and administer student assessments and progress monitoring instruments as needed to aid in progress monitoring of Title I students.
• Provide District Directors and Teachers the information from their small group interventions.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Collaborate and establish positive relationships with classroom teachers, building administrators, parents, and District Directors when designing and planning intervention groups.
• Maintain accurate student records, parent communications records and student progress data reports as required by Title I law and district policy.
• Attend professional development opportunities that promote improved instructional strategies and support researched-based resource material needed to implement the intervention program successfully and support/maintain professional growth.
• Follow district guidelines and policies.
• Maintain proper professional conduct as defined in the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibilities for Teachers.
• Keep in confidence all personal, student or personnel records and information

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees