Reading Interventionist

General Description:

Reading Interventionists will be trained in evidence based assessment and programming to conduct Tier II & III interventions and site level professional development on interventions. Duties performed typically in a school setting. Performs professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students in a specialized subject. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, light lifting up to 10 pounds, walking, vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides small group instruction.
• Conducts monthly intervention professional development for school based staff.
• Works in conjunction with the School Based Intervention Team (SBIT) to assist in assessing and/or identifying students who require Tier III interventions.
• Implements Tier III academic interventions using research based methodology in reading and/or math.
• Communicates with school personnel and families of children regarding reading and/or math level and rate of progress.
• Documents interventions and progress on each child receiving Tier III interventions.
• Works with the school leadership team to guide and monitor the progress of each child.
• Upon request, participates in team reviews concerning academic progress for students who are struggling or are in need of services.
• Provides monthly progress monitoring data to teachers and administrators.
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of each student to ensure success. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings.
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
• Administers informal and formal assessments.
• Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives. Manages classroom organization.
• Works cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Attends all required professional development.
• Assists in designing, upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board Policy.
• Actively participates in faculty and/or department meetings.
• Assists in the preparation of data for local, state and federal reports.

Qualifications:

• Must have a collegiate professional license or postgraduate professional license with an English endorsement and a minimum of three years successful teaching experience.  
• Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus.

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript and license if applicable.  Three references names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process.  Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.

PAY SCALE: Teacher's salary scale

START DATE: Based on School Board approval

Salary : $55,881 - $103,965