26/27 Reading Interventionist ($5,000 Annual Bonus for Certified Teachers)

Phalen Leadership Academies • Redford, MI

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About The Position

PLA's Reading Interventionists (RI) are instrumental in increasing scholar motivation and supporting the educational growth of scholars throughout our schools. Reading Interventionists continually analyze scholar data to determine scholar needs. PLA's Reading Interventionists then use scripted lesson plans to respond to scholar needs, teaching small groups of scholars throughout the day. As a Reading Interventionist at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will work with varying groups and grade levels of scholars, rotating among classrooms, to support scholars with literacy skills.

PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities.

Discovery Creative Pathways (DCP) Redford was founded during the 2018-2019 school year in the Redford, MI area. The campus supports K-8 scholars by establishing a close-knit family atmosphere and has become a home away from home for many of its students. DCP Redford focuses on providing a high-quality education that nurtures students' intellectual growth, encourages critical thinking, and promotes a love of learning—offering a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as dance, soccer, Girl Scouts, arts & crafts, sign language, basketball, and tutoring. These activities make our school special by providing opportunities for students to develop their skills, explore new interests, and build social connections. DCP Redford fosters a strong sense of community, where students, teachers, and parents feel engaged, connected, and supported.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with a scripted intervention program
• Proven success in raising scholar achievement
• Understanding/previous experience providing individual support for scholars

Nice To Haves

• Valid teacher certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring each scholar increases by a minimum of 10% proficiency in ELA per year on the state accountability assessment
• Meet with assigned scholars daily for 30 minutes of Tier 2 instruction
• Track growth data and ensure 100% of the scholars you serve either meet or exceed expected annual growth gains
• Utilize instructional strategies and research-based intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identified scholars
• Use data-driven instruction to help close the achievement gap of identified scholars
• Coordinate groupings and rotations with TOR, SPED, IA, and other supporting staff

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Monthly professional development opportunities, including participation in our annual Leader Institute
• Opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other School Leaders in the network
• Incentive and bonus opportunities - $5,000 Annual bonus for Certified Teachers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time