Turnaround Literacy Interventionist

POSITION DETAILS

ReNew Moton: Lakefront seeks passionate Interventionists who are committed to providing students with targeted instruction. The ideal  Interventionist will bring strong content knowledge (In Math or Reading) and student development expertise. They track data obsessively and use it to drive student growth. Interventionists work alongside a team of teachers to assess students’ abilities, identify deficiencies, and create intervention plans and strategies to ensure all students have access to high-quality curriculum and instruction that will enable them to fulfill ReNEW Schools’ mission of ensuring all PK-8th grade students are academically and emotionally ready to access the full range of life choices that are the right of every child in New Orleans.

 This position is specifically for a turnaround school. Turnaround is the unparalleled opportunity to ignite hope and shape the future for the children who need your help the most.

WHO WE ARE

At ReNEW, we ensure that students are academically and emotionally prepared to access the full range of life choices that are the fundamental right of every child in the city. ReNEW is dedicated to helping teachers become outstanding at their craft. With a high focus on professional development and individual coaching at both the school-level and the network-level, we are committed to helping you become the best teacher you can be.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

At ReNEW Schools, we expect our Literacy Interventionist to:

• Deliver High-Quality Small Group Instruction: You will support small groups of students with reading support both in the classroom and in small breakout groups.
• Track Student Performance Data: You will develop an observable system for collecting academic performance data on students in your small group and monitor progress over time. 
• Adjust Lessons Based on Data: You will regularly check student progress to ensure that students understand the material you are teaching. Your checks for understanding will help you make in-the-moment adjustments to accommodate the learning needs of the students you support. 
• Communicate Learning Goals: You will share learning goals with the students you support and revisit these goals in a clear and concise way. 
• Build Relationships & Rapport: You will use your knowledge of students' personal attributes to inform and maintain student engagement and performance. 
• Work Collaboratively: You will work with the core ELA teacher, Literacy/ELA coach, and network director of curriculum and instruction to analyze data and prepare materials.

WHAT YOU BRING

In addition to the expectations listed above, you will bring the following to our schools and students:

• Experience – At least 3 years of teaching experience with a record of student achievement.
• Education –  Bachelor’s degree required.
• Essential Interventionist Competencies
  • Analytical Skills – Structures and processes qualitative or quantitative student performance data and draws insightful conclusions from it. Exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights.
  • Attention to Detail – Ensures that important details do not slip through the cracks or derail a project.
  • Creativity/Innovation – Generates new and innovative approaches to problems, including instructional design and delivery.
  • Teamwork – Reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.
  • Flexibility – Demonstrates the ability to adjust in the moment and the willingness to support with additional responsibilities, if needed.
  • Persistence – Demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get something done.

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