Multiple Positions
ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Instructional Interventionist - Reading
JOB GOAL: To ensure that students are provided intensive, targeted literacy instruction based on student need
RESPONSIBLE TO: School Principal
QUALIFICATIONS: An ACS Instructional Interventionist shall have all the following minimum qualifications:
- The required Alabama Professional Educator Certificate.
- Bachelor's Degree and advanced coursework professional development in the science of reading or comparable alternative training approved by the Alabama State Board of Education.
- Minimum of two years of experience as a successful elementary or literacy teacher.
- Knowledge of scientifically based reading research, special expertise in quality reading instruction and intervention, dyslexia-specific interventions and data analysis.
- Be proficient in technology usage for instruction and data analysis.
- Such alternatives as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain and improve professional competence in the area of intervention related to reading deficiencies, especially related to dyslexia. Be willing to seek advanced certification or credentialing in program mastery, structured literacy, or multisensory structured language educational (MSLE).
- Collaborate to review student reading improvement plans for incoming students identified with a reading deficiency.
- Prepare for intervention and show written evidence of preparation upon request.
- Deliver explicit and systematic instruction, in a small group format, that is differentiated, targeted, and designed to accelerate the most struggling of readers with specific deficiencies in lowest deficit skills.
- Monitor progress regularly, maintaining accurate, complete, and accurate records. Maintain confidentiality of student data in the process.
- Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system's established procedures.
- Serve as a resource or make referrals as appropriate.
- Assist with school-wide testing programs, including screening for dyslexia.
- Participate in a valued faculty member, maintaining professional and cooperative relationships with teachers, students, and the community.
- Make reasonable provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
- Perform other related duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when requested by the principal.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine months.
SALARY RANGE: Appropriate placement on current salary schedule.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of Board policy, teacher evaluations, and program fidelity checks.
Skills Required
- Alabama Professional Educator Certificate
- Bachelor's Degree and advanced coursework or professional development in the science of reading or approved comparable alternative training
- Minimum of two years of experience as a successful elementary or literacy teacher
- Knowledge of scientifically based reading research and expertise in quality reading instruction, intervention, dyslexia-specific interventions, and data analysis
- Proficiency in technology usage for instruction and data analysis
- Such alternatives as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable
What We Do
Alabaster City Schools is a public school district serving the community of Alabaster, Alabama. The district operates several schools, including elementary, intermediate, middle, and high schools, providing a comprehensive educational experience for students from Pre-K through 12th grade. The district is dedicated to academic excellence, student growth, and fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.
