K-5 Reading Interventionist

Great Hearts Academies • San Antonio, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Reading Interventionist uses individualized instructional strategies to provide students the opportunity to make significant gains in reading; and develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. The Reading/Dyslexia Interventionist teaches students identified with dyslexia and other reading challenges using instructional strategies and an individualized, intensive, multi-sensory, phonetic approach. They monitor and collect data on student progress/achievement, maintain confidential files, records, and documents, and establish and maintain open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members. This role also involves attending Section 504 meetings as the dyslexia representative, supporting and/or conducting assessments for dyslexia under Section 504, and planning and delivering small group or 1:1 instruction to students identified as at-risk in order to reach learning goals. The interventionist provides students with appropriate intervention instruction, learning activities, and experiences in the areas of reading to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth, enabling students to develop competencies to close educational gaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Reading, Literacy, Education, or a related field
• Three (3) years successful teaching experience and/or experience providing reading intervention to K-5 students
• Valid Texas fingerprint clearance card
• US work authorization

Nice To Haves

• Valid Texas teaching certification in Reading, Literacy, or a related area strongly preferred
• Master Reading Certification preferred
• Experience delivering Reading By Design, MTA, or other Dyslexia Intervention program strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilize student data to help teachers identify and group students who need additional support.
• Design intervention plans and monitor progress for students who are struggling.
• Maintain records of student work and progress toward mastery of skills identified in intervention plan.
• Maintain open and consistent communication about student progress, concerns, and achievement with families and the school community.
• Consult with teachers to develop appropriate strategies for addressing the needs of students.
• Serve as a resource for classroom teachers with strategies, plans and materials.
• Participate in district and campus trainings.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local policy.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Compensation commensurate with talent, experience and education

What This Job Offers

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