Reading Interventionist - Missouri Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Columbia, MO

1d•Remote

About The Position

Working from your home office, the Reading Interventionist will provide targeted, research-based literacy interventions for students identified as needing support in phonics, fluency, and/or comprehension. Working within a virtual learning environment, the interventionist will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to close reading gaps, track progress, and ensure all students have the tools to grow as readers.

Requirements

Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Nice To Haves

Experience with Renaissance Star, Oral Reading Fluency, Core Phonics Screeners
Experience with IXL and digital reading platforms

Responsibilities

Providing small-group and one-on-one virtual reading intervention sessions focused on phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
Administer and utilize diagnostic assessments, such Renaissance Star, Oral Reading Fluency, Core Phonics Screeners, etc. to identify student needs
Develop and implement individualized learning goals and monitor progress regularly
Collect and analyze student data to measure progress toward goals
Maintain accurate records of interventions, student performance, and communication logs
Utilize online tools (IXL, digital reading platforms, etc.) to supplement instruction and reinforce skills
Report outcomes to administrators and contribute to schoolwide literacy improvement efforts
Partner with classroom teachers, special education staff, and administrators to align intervention strategies with core instruction
Participate in grade level team meeting discussions to review student performance and determine next steps
Communicate with families to share progress, provide resources for at-home reading practice, and build strong partnerships
Other duties as assigned
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication