Job: Reading Interventionist

Job Summary/Purpose:
The Reading Intervention Specialist is a reading endorsed teacher of reading who works specifically with K-8 students who require strategic and intensive intervention. The focus of the intervention specialist is to develop a student centered system of intervention that effectively works to close the achievement gap in reading. The goal of the intervention specialist is to ensure that the students are able to master grade level standards and curriculum by instructing students not meeting state reading standards.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Professional Knowledge

„XDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of Scientifically Based Reading Research (SBRR) and Scientifically Based Reading Instruction (SBRI) specifically related to K-8 students.

„XUnderstands the purpose and components of core reading programs, supplemental materials, and intervention programs.

„XUnderstands how to collaboratively plan with K-8 staff to effectively use and implement adopted core reading program, supplemental materials, and intervention programs.

„XUnderstands direct, explicit systematic reading instruction that is aligned with SBRR.

„XUnderstands and interprets assessment data such as DIBELS, TerraNova, Galileo, and AIMS, as well as running records and other informal assessment data, to guide instructional decisions and flexible student grouping.

„XUnderstands how to use technology for instructional planning, i.e. creating reports and using data to plan lessons.


Instructional Practice

„XUse instructional decisions that are based on data analysis

„XEffectively use direct, explicit, systematic reading instruction that is aligned with SBRR.

„XDesign effective intervention lessons.

„XUse published SBRR intervention programs, from the district¡¦s Menu of Services, to accelerate student learning.

„XContinuously monitor progress of students receiving intervention services, in order to adjust instructional practice and student grouping.

„XCommunicate and collaborate with classroom teachers regarding alignment between classroom instruction and intervention.

„XUse technology for planning instruction and assessment analysis

„XIntegrate Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol strategies in small group instruction


Professional Responsibilities
„XAttend district and school site sponsored trainings

„XTrain paraprofessionals in effective instructional practice and the components of the intervention program.

„XSupport the site level School Wide Plan through facilitation and/or participation at in-services, grade level team meetings, and staff meetings.

„XCollaborate with classroom teachers, coaches, and contracted consultants.

„XPrepare monthly progress report(s).

„XPerform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have:
„XBachelor¡¦s Degree in Education, Master¡¦s Degree preferred
„XArizona Teaching Certificate
„XReading Endorsement
„Xexperience teaching K-8 students (three to five years of experience preferred)
„Xexperience working with individual teachers and site based teams
„Xexperience and training in administering assessments and analyzing data to drive instruction
„Xa proven track record of instructing diverse learners, including English Language Learners and Special Education students, in the area of reading