Reading Interventionist

Reading Interventionist

Position Purpose

• Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to serve as a Reading Intervention instructor to improve students' achievement in reading implementing district approved interventions for reading.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers assessment techniques and methods to ascertain the particular needs of individual students identified as in need of reading intervention instruction.

• Develops reading strategies, lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in letter and word recognition, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary, proper word usage, and writing.

• Conducts remedial learning activities, incorporating technology and a variety of instructional methods and materials.

• Creates evaluation instruments and procedures to monitor the student progress and the effectiveness of instruction.

• Documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; develops lesson plans; models the necessary skills to perform assignments; and provides feedback to administration and teaching staff regarding student progress, expectations, and goals and objectives.

• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, regarding reading assessments and remedial teaching techniques; assists, coaches and models effective remedial instructional strategies for classroom teachers.

• Maintains familiarity with district and North Carolina State standardized reading tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the methods of remediation in reading by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, and writing.

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

• North Carolina Certification as a Reading, Language Arts Teacher, or as required for position.

• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience:

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt