Part Time - Reading Interventionist

CHC • Palo Alto, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Children's Health Council seeks a part-time Reading Interventionist to plan and deliver targeted reading intervention and differentiated instruction aligned with Common Core Standards and students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Under the direction of the Head of School, the role supports students with learning differences, including dyslexia, through evidence-based literacy instruction such as structured literacy, Orton-Gillingham, and Wilson Reading System approaches. The position is based in Palo Alto, California, and is fixed term through the end of the school year in June. It is 15–20 hours per week. The listed salary range is $75,000–$105,000 per year based on a 40-hour week, prorated for part-time work.

Children's Health Council provides culturally responsive, evidence-based learning and mental health services to children, teens, young adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. Its services include literacy intervention, special education support, and behavioral health services, with a focus on ADHD, learning differences, anxiety and depression, and autism spectrum disorder. The organization emphasizes people-first practices, equity in education, and data-driven, student-centered instruction aligned with MTSS and RTI best practices.

The Reading Interventionist monitors student progress, collaborates with families and interdisciplinary teams, prepares IEPs and progress reports, and supports school assessment activities. The role also requires maintaining a special education credential, following applicable school and legal requirements, and protecting student and family confidentiality.

Requirements

• Valid California Special Education Teaching Credential or eligibility for an intern credential.
• Experience in reading intervention, literacy instruction, or special education teaching, preferably with students with emotional or behavioral and/or learning challenges.
• Understanding of the etiologies of students with anxiety, ADHD, mood dysregulation, and specific learning challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills.
• Strong background in IEP development, accommodations, and differentiated instruction.
• Ability to identify accommodations and interventions that facilitate optimal learning experiences.
• Familiarity with Common Core Standards, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and MTSS/RTI frameworks.
• Ability to establish and maintain data-driven progress monitoring systems and interpret data to inform instruction.
• Ability to develop, prepare, deliver, and monitor IEPs based on identified skill and behavioral deficits and Common Core standards.
• Ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Comfort with basic technology systems such as G-Suite and Outlook, and incorporating technology into instructional planning.
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form.
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods during instruction and supervision.
• Willingness to work certain evenings for scheduled school events and IEP meetings.
• Willingness to complete Pro-ACT crisis intervention training.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical standards, and student privacy laws.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education (M.Ed., Special Education, Literacy, or Reading Specialist) or advanced workshop-level training in teaching students with learning disabilities.
• Certification or training in Orton-Gillingham (OG), Wilson Reading System, or structured literacy programs.
• Valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver differentiated academic instruction tailored to individual student learning needs.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of each student's learning challenges and formulate goals and objectives to facilitate measurable progress.
• Monitor student progress through formal and informal assessments, portfolio development, and grade tracking.
• Support and administer weekly progress monitoring of reading-related goals and benchmarking assessments throughout the year.
• Conduct three formal parent-teacher conferences annually, provide written summaries, and maintain ongoing communication by phone and email.
• Prepare and present IEPs and progress reports at meetings with district representatives, parents or guardians, and other attendees.
• Serve as backup test administrator for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).
• Attend all school staff meetings, academic department meetings, and IEP meetings.
• Maintain the special education credential through required continuing education or pursuit of an advanced degree.
• Comply with school policies, the California Educational Code, the CHC Employee Handbook, and Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Law.
• Protect the confidentiality of students and families.
• Provide guidance to teaching assistants and interns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed