JOB TITLE

Reading Interventionist

REPORTS TO

Assistant Principal of Instruction

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Reading Interventionist is responsible for the instruction, data collection, and overall growth of students in their classroom learning foundational reading skills at their current instructional level. Their work is aligned with the ultimate goal of closing achievement gaps and reaching grade-level proficiency as quickly as possible. Our ideal Reading Interventionist is passionate about small group instruction, data analysis, and is a collaborative member of the school team. Reading Interventionists also receive regular coaching and feedback so a strong Reading Interventionist is open and driven to improve their craft and reflect on their own practices in support of students growth and achievement. Responsibilities Leading Small-Group InstructionProvide consistent, prescriptive small-group instruction to middle/high school students requiring intervention in the area of foundational reading skillsInternalize and plan for each lesson to ensure individualization for students and the incorporation of all the instruction and culture aspects to ensure fidelity of implementation, leading to student gains and success Teach using LEAD Public Schools selected research-based high-quality reading intervention curriculum(s) Utilize behavior management strategies and teacher moves to intentionally support middle/high school students in actively engaging in foundational reading instruction Administration and Analysis of Screening and Progress-MonitoringRegularly assess and progress monitor student growth and academic gaps using LEADs selected research-based progress monitoring platform Lead individual data analysis of every student in your intervention classes to identify individual student needs and drive student reading growthCommunicate student progress to families and staff members Embracing Coaching and Development Meet and effectively engage with your RTI instructional coach on a regular basis as a means to develop and perfect your craft as a Reading Interventionist Accept and implement feedback through regular coaching cycles and implementation plans Actively participate in professional development geared toward your role including but not limited to the specific curriculum and progress monitoring tool, data analysis, & behavior management Eager to (continue to) learn the Science of Reading and how to teach foundational reading skills to middle/high school studentsCollaborate with other reading interventionists at your campus and across the LEAD network of schools in Professional Learning Communities (PLC)Implement what youve learned through coaching, professional development, and PLCs to positively impact student outcomes Requirements (certified) :

Current certification or ability to be certified in Tennessee2-3 years of experience working with children/young adults in a professional or volunteer settingExperience teaching reading, ExEd (Special Ed), English Learners (EL/ELL), ELA or elementary self-contained with a general knowledge of foundational reading preferred A results-oriented history of personal achievementA belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and lifeA passion to work relentlessly within a team to help close the achievement and opportunity gapA data-driven mindsetThe discipline to self-reflect and the hunger to continuously improve and a willingness to grow and develop as a teacher through observations, feedback, and coaching conversationsRequirements (uncertified):

Hold an associates or bachelors degree in any area preferred2-3 years of experience working with children/young adults in a professional or volunteer setting Experience being coached or managed in a way that led to improvement on the job or at a specific skill A results-oriented history of personal achievementA belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and lifeA passion to work relentlessly within a team to help close the achievement and opportunity gapAn interest in/willingness to utilize data to help you improve your craft and best support student growth and achievement The discipline to self-reflect and the hunger to continuously improve and a willingness to grow and develop as a teacher through observations, feedback, and coaching conversationsApplicationGo to www.leadpublicschools.org/ to learn more about our organization and to apply online.