Reading Interventionist

Description

OUR MISSION

Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We purpose to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow’s leaders today.

CORE VALUES

Core Values are the key to defining our culture. They drive our decisions and shape our behavior. Below are the Core Values for Leman Academy of Excellence:

CARE: Every precaution is taken to ensure a safe and secure environment for every scholar, staff and guests.

CIVILITY: Every scholar, family and employee is treated with respect and as a valued individual.

COMMUNITY: We strive to build a community where all stakeholders are motivated to be involved and feel connected and valued.

CLASSICAL EDUCATION: Oversight and training is in place to ensure we are offering a rigorous, scholar-centered, classical education program including high expectations, values and virtues and providing scholars an environment of engaged learning.

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The Reading Interventionist at Leman Academy of Excellence utilizes a collaborative model working as a team with general education teachers, support specialists, and administrators to identify and serve scholars who are demonstrating underachievement in the area of reading. The Reading Interventionist provides individual and/or small group instruction to scholars. This position is responsible for monitoring, reporting, and communicating scholar progress and performance.

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses various assessments to identify scholars requiring intervention services as well as assisting with school wide assessments (i.e., MAP/DIBELS).
• Participates in and/or leads weekly RtI/MTSS team meetings.
• Responsible for evaluating and measuring the effectiveness of specific RtI strategies and interventions in order to refine Tier 1 and Tier 2 levels of support instructing scholars using data-driven decision-making.
• Tracks individual scholar progress in the area of reading and designs lessons to directly address scholar’s needs, and provides access to learning tools which differentiate instruction and assess progress.
• Acts as a facilitator and collaborator with the classroom teacher to help with classroom accommodations, interventions, and general support for intervening with scholars in the general education classroom.
• Communicates with administration, teachers, scholars and parents.
• Establish and enforce rules and procedures for responsible behavior, maintaining order among the scholars for whom you are responsible.
• Instruct scholars in small, leveled groups and/or individually using various teaching techniques with a blended model.
• Notifies site administrator(s) of the special needs of scholars who display characteristics which vary from the norm.
• Prepare, administer, and analyze formative assessments and activities in order to monitor scholar progress and achievement.
• Maintain accurate and complete scholar records as required by the school and laws.
• Prepare reports on scholars and activities as required by administration.
• Attend professional development meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional skills and competence.
• Maintain confidentiality per FERPA.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORK HABITS AND ATTITUDES:

• Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of drive to meet goals.
• Shows initiative and resourcefulness.
• Performs accurate work in a timely manner.
• Meets deadlines and sets priorities.
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and punctuality.
• Works well with minimum supervision.
• Is dependable and accepts responsibility.
• Shows sensitivity and tact in dealing with others.
• Accepts direction and constructive criticism.
• Cooperates with fellow workers and other departments.
• Follows school policies and safety rules.
• Demonstrates a professional appearance on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team player.
• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills.
• Maintains a professional environment at all times.

*Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed.

Compensation

Leman Academy offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience and education.

Leman Academy of Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Completed application (Required)
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree -or- Current Arizona or other state Teaching Certificate. Preference is that applicants hold an Arizona Teaching Certificate or be able to apply and successfully transfer their current teaching certificate to AZ. https://www.azed.gov/educator-certification//forms-and-information/certificates
• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated K-8 classroom teaching experience
• Knowledge of and experience in small group interventions, progress monitoring, data analysis, and similar.
• AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Previous experience in analyzing and interpreting scholar testing scores
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel or google sheets
• Working knowledge and understanding of Classical curricula and learning -OR- a willingness and desire to learn the Classical model of education.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology -OR- a willingness to better understand Miss Mason’s educational philosophy and methodology.
• Working knowledge of MAP and DIBELS and understanding of how the data is measured.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Standards (Arizona College and Career Ready Standards) -OR- a willingness to learn such standards.
• Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in classical education.
• Working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, curriculum development.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution with an attitude of humility and service.
• Working knowledge and understanding of data-driven Instruction model -OR- a willingness to better understand and learn more of data-driven instruction and assessment decision making.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with scholars, parents, co-workers, vendors and build positive relationships.
• Strong commitment to providing leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment.
• Ability to operate office equipment as required on assignment; i.e. fax machine, copier, computer, etc.
• Ability to lift boxes and packages of varying weights and move them to other locations.