What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Reading Interventionist & Coach position at Mount Horeb Area Schools?
Description
OUR FUTURE : PREPARE. LEARN. LEAD.
We are currently seeking to hire a highly dedicated Elementary Reading Interventionist & Coach. We strive to hire individuals who are determined to see all students succeed, cognizant of their mindset, champions of equity, and are results-oriented. Applicants must be committed to continuous improvement and skilled at fostering mutually respectful relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members. We look for individuals whose creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, and professionalism are contagious.
Why People Stay :
Our non-retirement rate is amongst the lowest in Dane County. When people begin their careers in Mount Horeb they stay. Great relationships are built on collaboration and communication shared by all staff members, students, and parents which makes for a successful team and all-around cooperation / satisfaction. The Mount Horeb Area School District Board and administration prioritize supporting staff with competitive wages and benefits, opportunities for meaningful professional growth, and comfortable, well-equipped learning environments. Recent capital and operational referendums further demonstrate the strong community support for our schools and staff. We hold ourselves to high standards because we are grateful for the trust and resources our community has invested in us.
Who We Are :
We're pleased to be nationally recognized for excellence in education. Mount Horeb Area School District is dedicated to high levels of achievement and skills through academically enhanced curriculum and priorities for the arts for our 2200 students and families served. Our District's mission, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to nurturing, educating, and challenging all students; preparing and empowering them to be productive, responsible, and self-fulfilled members of society. If you're passionate and dedicated, Mount Horeb Area School District is an ideal place to make a daily difference and empower our students. We would welcome considering your application!
What Your Day Will Look Like :
The majority of your day will be spent providing small group intensive reading intervention to support student literacy success in grades K-2. Such instruction may be provided either within or outside the students' classrooms. Additionally, in this role, you will work side-by-side to coach and assist teachers in the alignment of instruction needed to implement various instructional programs and practices. Responsibilities include :
Classroom Support
Increase the academic performance of all students in the area of literacy.
Co-plan with classroom teachers to deliver and support a new core literacy instruction program.
Support and assist teachers in the alignment of instruction to the science of reading practices.
Support teachers in the collection, analysis, and use of data to drive instruction.
Use coaching strategies to assist classroom teachers in building inclusive classrooms and the delivery of effective reading instruction for diverse learners.
Plan and present professional development topics to building / district staff.
Intervention Support and Duties
Oversee MLSS systems and processes at the K-2 level, especially the implementation of Act 20.
Instruct Tier 3 students in a small group or one-to-one instructional model as determined by the school's MLSS team.
Diagnose, intervene, monitor, and adjust instruction to serve developing readers.
Ensure systematic intervention aligned with response to intervention practices.
Communicate regularly with parents / guardians regarding progress, strengths, needs and intervention process.
Maintain accurate student progress and behavioral records.
Complete additional tasks as requested by administrators.
Our Ideal Candidate :
REQUIRED : Valid 1777 (MC-EA, EA-A); 1316
PREFERRED : Reading Specialist #5017
Certification / Completion of all ACT 20 required trainings
Secure knowledge of the state standards for English Language Arts at the elementary level.
Secure knowledge of inclusive classrooms and best practice for reading and writing instruction.
Willingness to participate in and lead instructional improvement through a coteaching and coaching model.
Demonstrates ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with all learners.
Ability to be adaptable, collaborative, and have a solution-oriented mindsets, especially during times of change.
Demonstrates good communication skills, including ability to guide and supervise groups of students, maintain confidentiality, and work with students in a positive and motivational manner.
Demonstrates proficient office skills with computers and software.
Demonstrates expertise in instructional strategies, effective research based intervention strategies in conjunction with equitable Multi-Leveled Systems of Support, and expertise using data to diagnose, intervene, monitor and adjust support.
Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Bilingual (Spanish) skills and abilities are a plus.
Application deadline is February 26, 2025. Phone interviews will occur during the week of March 3, 2025, with in-person interviews on March 10, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
