Reading Interventionist

POSITION TITLE: Reading Interventionist (High School) REPORTS TO: Building Principal PAY SCHEDULE: Per REA Collective Bargaining Agreement and Experience EFFECTIVE: Immediately PURPOSE: The Reading Interventionist will provide targeted and evidence-based reading interventions within an inclusive learning environment where each learner feels empowered to overcome reading challenges. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess and maintain proper type certification. Preferred certification in 9-12 English Language Arts or reading specialist. Highly qualified in the state of Michigan JOB REQUIREMENTS: Reading interventionists work extensively with students to help them improve specific reading skills such as letter-naming, initial sounds, phoneme segmentation, and comprehension strategies. An interventionist addresses the specific needs of a particular child when regular classroom instruction is not sufficient. Interventionists work with the teacher to design methods of learning that are most appropriate for each child. Interventionists are often former or retired teachers who have been trained in conducting these intensive learning sessions. 1. Consult frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to reading instruction using our progress-monitoring instrument as a base. 2. Design interventions and write lesson plans detailing methods and materials. 3. Assist in the evaluation of ongoing programs and make recommendations for change. 4. Assist teachers and other administrators and/or supervisors in implementing the school reading program. 5. Help teachers diagnose reading strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials. 6. Keep the parents informed as to the purposes and progress of the reading program. 7. Work with support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the reading program with the total curriculum. 8. Consult with curriculum committees studying such topics as textbook selection, vocabulary development, concept development, supplementary materials and the development of study skills. 9. Promote interest in reading. 10. Work with the classroom teacher and district personnel to coordinate reading instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students. 11. Work with the classroom teacher to monitor student progress. 12. Teach remedial reading as needed. 13. Perform other responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned by the supervisor. 14. Familiar with the RTI process and Tiered Instruction. EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated in accordance with district guidelines. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time employment: This position follows the teacher calendar. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Internal: Please send a letter of interest to the Director of Human Resources Kevin D. Brock External: Apply online at ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOOLS NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT No person applying for employment at Romulus Community Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. We are an equal opportunity employer