What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventionist - Reading position at Reach Cyber Charter School?
Title: Interventionist-Reading
10-Month
(MUST HAVE READING SPECIALIST CERT PK-12)
Who we are:
Reach Cyber Charter School is a tuition-free online public K–12 school in Pennsylvania, connecting students with certified teachers and a high-quality curriculum. Authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in 2016, Reach Cyber Charter School is state certified and open to students throughout Pennsylvania with a vision to inspire and nurture future success for all students. Our Reach family promotes a vision that provides a collaborative team environment and allows you to utilize various resources to inspire and nurture future success for all students in Pennsylvania.
Reach Cyber Charter School is a tuition-free online public K–12 school in Pennsylvania, connecting students with certified teachers and a high-quality curriculum. Authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in 2016, Reach Cyber Charter School is state certified and open to students throughout Pennsylvania with a vision to inspire and nurture future success for all students. Our Reach family promotes a vision that provides a collaborative team environment and allows you to utilize various resources to inspire and nurture future success for all students in Pennsylvania.
Position Summary:
Certified teachers will “virtually” manage instructional programs through use of the telephone, internet and various curriculum tools. They will consult regularly with general education teachers, special education teachers, learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.
The Interventionist will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
- Screen students to establish proper level using universal screeners
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to identify students who are in need of special instruction
- Provide diagnostic, prescriptive, and evaluative services for identified students
- Provide individual and small group instruction for identified students
- Assist with the administration of state tests and other required state exams
- Co-teach with the general education classroom teachers to administer the core curriculum, assist them in the organization of the program, lesson planning, selection of materials, and implementation of teaching techniques to ensure the instructional program relates to the special needs of students;
- Provide supplemental reading resources and supports for teachers, students and parents
- Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons that will increase student understanding. Work directly with students and caretakers to implement these alternate lessons
- Communicate with caretakers, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop an educational plan and update students personal learning goals using various data points
- Collaborate with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that caretakers have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers
- Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, grading, and logging all student and caretakers contacts
- Stay current with educational trends and research based interventions so teachers and students are offered a variety of interventions to choose from.
- Develop and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”
- Create an atmosphere of sharing and cooperation at meetings with teachers and
- Assist with the administration of state tests and other required state exams
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Qualifications
- Minimum Education/Certification
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited institution in related field
- Appropriately certified in Reading appropriate to grade level responsibilities
- Appropriately certified to teach in Pennsylvania
- Possesses all PDE required clearances for school-based personnel
- Reading Specialist Certification (required)
- Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years teaching experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to effectively disseminate information, both orally and in writing to all stakeholders
- Knowledge of web-based applications and data management systems
- Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
- Proficiency in computer applications, specifically Google
Essential Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:
- Must reside in the state of Pennsylvania
- Ability to pass the background checks required for all school employees in
- This position could include limited travel and could include limited overnight
Physical Requirements/Environment
- Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support
- Able to independently read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language
- Ability to work every Monday through Friday 8am-4pm during normal work hours, as well as infrequent extended hours and attendance at scheduled evening meetings.
- Must have sufficient visual acuity to be able to work with computers and associated equipment as well as read and interpret handwritten documents.
What we offer you for all your hard work:
Reach Cyber Charter School is dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package offering flexibility to customize benefits to meet your needs by offering major medical, dental, and vision; HSA and FSA; company paid Basic Life/AD&D, STD, LTD and EAP; a retirement plan; voluntary Life/AD&D; as well as perks and discount programs.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement of Principle
REACH's Mission is to help each student maximize their potential through an individualized learning program. We strive to model our mission by empowering Staff to authentically show up with their skills, knowledge, competencies, strengths, curiosity, and unique lived experiences. REACH is committed to having inclusive policies and practices to establish a workplace of inclusion which continues to foster a belonging culture for staff, students, and families.
