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 Instruction
Provide consistent, prescriptive small-group instruction to middle/high school students requiring intervention in the area of foundational reading skills
Internalize 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-Monitoring
Regularly assess and progress monitor student growth and academic gaps using LEAD’s 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 growth
Communicate 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 students
Collaborate with other reading interventionists at your campus and across the LEAD network of schools in Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
Implement what you’ve learned through coaching, professional development, and PLCs to positively impact student outcomes
Requirements (certified) :
Current certification or ability to be certified in Tennessee
2-3 years of experience working with children/young adults in a professional or volunteer setting
Experience 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 achievement
A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life
A passion to work relentlessly within a team to help close the achievement and opportunity gap
A data-driven mindset
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 conversations
Requirements (uncertified):
Hold an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in any area preferred
2-3 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 achievement
A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life
A passion to work relentlessly within a team to help close the achievement and opportunity gap
An 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 conversations
Application
Go to www.leadpublicschools.org/ to learn more about our organization and to apply online.
Skills Required
- Current certification or ability to become certified in Tennessee (certified pathway)
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in any area (uncertified pathway)
- 2-3 years of experience working with children or young adults in a professional or volunteer setting
- Experience teaching reading, special education, English learners, English language arts, or elementary self-contained instruction
- Experience being coached or managed in a way that led to improvement on the job or in a specific skill (uncertified pathway)
- Results-oriented history of personal achievement
- Belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and life
- Passion for working within a team to close achievement and opportunity gaps
- Data-driven mindset or willingness to use data to improve instruction
- Discipline to self-reflect and willingness to improve through observations, feedback, and coaching
What We Do
LEAD Public Schools is a Nashville-based charter school network that operates six schools – both open and zoned enrollment – in grades 5-12. We are proud to serve a diverse population of students, and our mission is to prepare ALL students to be ready for college and ready for life.The first four graduating classes from LEAD Academy High School have all earned 100 percent acceptance to college -- the hallmark of a LEAD education in Nashville.
