KANSAS CITYPUBLIC SCHOOLSJob DescriptionJob Title Elementary Reading Intervention Teacher K-6Job Title Code 54891Salary Grade T01-T06 Department School LeadershipReports To Building AdministratorFLSA Status Exempt PURPOSE OF JOBTo serve as a resource for students in need of reading intervention services. The interventionist develops small groupindividualized lesson plans and materials conducts individualizedsmall group instruction and assesses student performance and progress as a way to guide the intervention services provided. The Reading Interventionist works collaboratively with teachers to implement a quality literacy intervention program that is research-based and differentiated for student needs.What Youll Be Doing ResponsibilitiesProvides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for reading intervention in individual andor small group settings.Conducts student assessments to provide targeted interventions.Analyze reading miscues to determine scaffolding needs and build a learning progression for student intervention.Assists in creating a schedule for students to have access to the intervention support.Establishes clear objectives for all intervention support and provides written evidence of preparation upon request.Regularly creates and conducts formal and informal assessments to monitor student needs drive instruction and provide data reports of student performance to required staff members.Plans to meet student learning goals choosing appropriate literacy strategies resources manipulatives and materials to differentiate instruction developing appropriate sequencing of literacy learning experiences and allowing multiple ways to demonstrate knowledge and skill in literacy.Model processesthinking strategies that guide students in examining their own thinking.Engages students in understanding and identifying quality work and provides them with effective feedback to improve their work in literacy.Recognizes when student misconceptions interfere with fluency and comprehension.Creates learning environments in which individual differences are respected and valued.Collaborates with families school teachers and staff and other professionals to promote student growth and development in literacy.Collaborates as a school team and with classroom teachers giving feedback on researched-based literacy practice examining student reading writing listening and speaking skills analyzing data and making decisions to improve student learning.Participates in staff development focused on the delivery of literacy instruction intervention and assessment. Assists staff members in learning various assessment techniques in literacy.Engages in professional learning to enhance hisher knowledge and skill in literacy contribute to the knowledge and skill of others and work collaboratively to advance professional practice in literacy.Other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES NoneTo Be Successful at This Job Youll Need To QualificationsHolda Missouri Elementary Teacher Certification andor Reading Certification.Minimum of five 5 years of elementary teaching experience.Knowledge of the Missouri Learning Standards.Knowledge of the five 5 areas of reading instruction.Background experience and knowledge in the area of elementary reading instruction.In Order to LevelUp in This Role Youll Need Preferred QualificationsTeaching experience in urban schools.Master of Education with Reading Emphasis.Experience as a Resource Teacher.Experience with curriculum and assessment development.Leadership experience.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job requires that the employee be able to sit stand walk speak hear use hands fingers reach with hands and fingers bend stoop lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision close vision distance vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTLength of work year 8 hours per day 5 daysweek 187 work daysBenefits Health and Dental Insurance are provided.KCPS Defined Benefit Pension planmandatory 9 contributionis required from employee and matched by KCPS Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.