Reading Interventionist

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An Interventionist is a high performing teacher with explicit instructional and content knowledge in the area(s) of English Language Arts. This support role is responsible for supporting effective student learning in pre‑K-8 English Language Arts instruction, serving as a resource and support to teachers as they collaborate to analyze student data, identify most effective intervention strategies, and document student progress. The Interventionist works collaboratively with teaching staff to support daily teaching practices and communicates intervention progress to instructional leadership and MTSS teams.

• Deep and broad understanding of research‑based interventions including specialized knowledge needed for teaching ELAR
• Demonstrated knowledge of K‑8 TEKS
• Collaborate with school staff to coordinate services for identified students
• Knowledge and skills for working with adult & child learners
• Compile, submit, and maintain periodic reports to school staff for accountability purposes
• Deliver targeted, research‑based interventions to individual students or small groups of students
• Collect and maintain appropriate records of student progress and provide timely and accurate oral and written feedback to teachers, school staff, students and parents
• Use a variety of data to evaluate abilities and disabilities of students and work independently with classroom teachers and school staff to adjust instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Serve as a member of the school data team to design, implement and monitor the school academic intervention plan
• Maintain an inventory of instructional resources
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to positive and effective instruction
• Facilitate instruction based upon current research‑based practices
• Use district and state assessment data to improve instruction
• Provide individual diagnostic testing to improve instruction
• Participate in team reviews concerning academic progress of at‑risk students
• Attend scheduled meetings and parent conferences as needed
• Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students
• Communicate concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents and community in a positive, professional and ethical manner
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by federal, state and district policy and administrative regulation
• Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments
• Complete and maintain any required certification
• Follow District Policies, procedures, and directives in a timely and appropriate manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Not Applicable

• Federally funded position; continuation of this position will be reviewed annually based upon funding availability
• Valid teaching certification
• Requires passing a criminal history background check
• Experience with Arizona State Standards
• Experience with balanced ELA programs
• Ability to analyze and use data to design, modify and evaluate curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Experience in a leadership role
• Experience with intervention groups and planning
• Other qualifications as specified by the Superintendent and/or school leadership to improve teaching and learning