Anticipated Reading Intervention Teacher

Reading Interventionist West Springfield Middle School

The Reading Interventionist is responsible for supporting student achievement in the area of English Language Arts, with special attention to reading. The interventionist provides individual or small group instruction to students who are struggling academically. This position is also responsible for monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance.

DUTIES:

• Provides high quality instruction to individual students and small groups
• Uses data to provide instruction to students and to bring their skills to grade-level
• Collaborates with teachers, administration, and families to help identify best practices for individual and small groups of students
• Uses identified research-based interventions focuses specifically on individual student needs
• Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress
• Provides data to school teams and participates in decisions about student progress
• Communicates with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress Assists with identifying students for placement in intervention groups
• Participates in meetings with teachers, administration, and families to discuss student placement and progress
• Provides diagnostic assessments for students as needed
• Provides input for program development
• Supports implementation of assessment tools and data management systems

QUALIFICATIONS: Hold MA DESE licensure as Reading Specialist Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university (Master's degree preferred) Ability to promote equitable access for all students Expertise with new literacies of online research and comprehension.

PREFERRED: Demonstrates proficiency in the area of MTSS practices Demonstrates a sound understanding of implementing evidence-based interventions Demonstrates an understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices Demonstrated ability and proven experience in developing and implementing professional development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to apply instructional strategies on differentiation Strong organizational skills Knowledge of collaboration practices, team teaching practices, and special education Ability to collect data and make course placement recommendation for students Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with school administrators, staff, students, and families

Salary: Per Unit A Contract (salary range: $53,939.00 - $100,108.00)