About this role
Position Title: Reading Interventionist K-5
Location: Great Hearts Blossom Rock ( Future Address: 10100 South Miners Way Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120)
Reports To: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt
Compensation Type: Salary
Compensation Amount: starting at $42,080
Position Summary: To create a rigorous intervention program for students who have been identified as requiring math and reading interventions for struggling students, Tier II and Tier III interventions, and to support universal screenings, data entry, and data teams.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide small group reading or math interventions for students identified as needing math, and/or Tier II/Tier III support.
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, the other interventionist, and special educators to design and implement an effective intervention program
- Monitor and track student progress
- Help administer diagnostic assessments, progress monitor and enter progress monitoring data as needed
Required/Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree or higher
Required/Preferred Experience:
- K-12 teaching experience
- Experience with Guided Reading, Benchmark assessments, progress monitoring and small group adult led instruction required
- Experience with Singapore Math program strongly preferred
- Training in Spalding Phonics and other reading intervention programs a great bonus
- Strong knowledge of research-based math and literacy intervention strategies
Required/Preferred Skills: Able to collaborate with many teachers, coaches, and administrators
Able to manage a flexible schedule and work with students in K-12 in reading, writing, math and sometimes social skill development as necessary
Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.