Literacy Interventionist - English for the school year 25-26

Organization purpose

Montessori del Mundo (MdM) is a public dual-language Montessori charter school in Aurora CO. MdM follows the Montessori philosophy and curriculum and uses a research-based dual language model with the goal of bilingualism and biliteracy for all students. Academic instruction is in both Spanish and English to prepare students for the future bilingual world.

This role exists for the purpose of

Ensuring the best possible educational outcome for all students

Accountabilities and Expectations

• Working closely with the Bi-Literacy team to implement the READ Act and support reading and writing development school-wide
• Planning and implementing state-approved reading intervention programs in English for small groups of 1st - 8th grade students identified as SRD (Significant Reading Deficiency)
• Implementing state-approved benchmark and interim assessments
• Planning and teaching oral language development groups for English language learners
• Collaborating with the classroom guides to ensure that intervention work is supportive of classroom instruction and progress
• Supporting coordination of the English Language Development program, including the implementation of the WIDA diagnostic test, ACCESS test
• Creating Biliteracy Plans in collaboration with classroom guides
• Regularly supporting progress monitoring and benchmark testing using Acadience/Dibels and STAR
• Supporting implementation of the Lexia Core 5 program in the lower and upper elementary levels
• Providing a spirit of hospitality at school gatherings, public events, and family engagement activities

Qualifications/Individual Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Native or native-like fluency in Spanish AND English, ability to provide instruction, communicate with parents, and participate in staff meetings in both languages
• Strong written and spoken English
• 2 years previous teaching in primary and/or lower elementary classrooms
• Evidence of passing the 45-hour evidence-based training in teaching reading as required by the READ Act or a willingness to complete required training during the first year of employment
• Trained in the use of or willing to complete training in intervention programs (ECRI, Orton-Gillingham, West Virginia Phonics, and Lexia)
• Experience in reading and writing development with state-approved interventions
• Previous experience in testing and data management
• Previous experience in the Montessori and/or dual language environment
• LETRS training and completion certificate

Skills and Abilities/Individual Capacities

• Enthusiasm and commitment to our vision and mission, Dual Language Education and Montessori Philosophy
• Solution-oriented; takes the initiative to resolve conflicts
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and foster collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and make decisions based on summative and formative data
• Ability to lead from a foundation of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Ability to effectively manage time and competing priorities
• Experience with and passion for working with Second Language Learners and families from diverse backgrounds
• Desire to learn and grow as a professional; open to feedback, collaboration, and compromise
• Commitment to building long-term relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

Working conditions

This position will require the employee to move about the classroom and building regularly including climbing stairs, getting up and down from the floor, walking on uneven surfaces (playground), and may involve sitting or standing for extended periods. There are occasions when you may be required to be outside for a short period in inclement weather. This position requires some flexibility to attend occasional events on evenings and/or weekends throughout the year in support of the community.

Physical requirements

This position will require sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and occasional climbing on stools. Candidates must be able to navigate stairs and lift up to 20 lbs.

Supports and Guides (Direct Reports)

No roles are supported and guided by this position.

Salary

The full-time starting salary range for this position is $44,000 - $57,000 annually depending on education and experience.

Application:

To apply, send an email with the subject line: English interventionist - PT to . Include your resume, a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and what qualities you bring to your work, and your teaching philosophy (1-2 pages).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school
• Montessori
• Public school
• School

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Aurora, CO 80017 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aurora, CO 80017: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,000 - $57,000