Reading Interventionist

Job Title: Reading Interventionist (2023-2024)

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to: Headmaster/Regional Coordinator

Dept. /School: Special Student Services-Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

To teach students identified with dyslexia using instructional strategies utilize an individualized, intensive, multi-sensory, phonetic approach and a variety of writing and spelling components; provide students the opportunity to make significant gains in reading; and develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Texas Teacher Certification Elementary Certification

Master Reading Certification preferred

Experience:

* Three (3) years successful teaching experience
* Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of Dyslexia Knowledge of the reading process
* Knowledge of the Section 504 process, preferred Ability to relate positively to students, parents, and staff Ability to handle high-volume, fast paced workload Detail oriented
* Good judgment in handling confidential information Flexibility in high pressure situations
* Ability to work as part of a team

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Strategies

* Conduct individualized assessments for dyslexia under Section 504.


* Execute the district's K-12 dyslexia programs.


* Conduct ongoing progress measurements of student achievement through formal and informal testing.


* Be a positive role model for students; support mission of the school district.


* Attend 504 meetings as dyslexia representative.



Classroom Management and Organization

* Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.


* Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.


* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.


* Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.


* Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.



Communication

* Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.



Professional Growth and Development

* Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills.


* Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.


* Other duties as assigned.



Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Personal Qualities & Values

* Passionately Committed

With humility and curiosity, we seek to know more about our core purpose; seek to share (with each other and with others externally as an advocate); seek to live the mission ourselves with relentless pursuit and intrinsic motivation; seek to understand our work and how it serves the mission…which should result in getting the right stuff done with measurable results because we love actualization - not just the theory

* Servant's Heart

The foundational element of having a servant's heart is the acknowledgement of inherent dignity in their fellow human. Someone with a servant's heart believes that their work is to promote the development of those around them and make it possible for others to be successful in serving the mission of the organization.

* Team Player

We believe our mission can only be accomplished through collaboration and receive true joy in being a part of something greater than ourselves; Each of us is one part of a whole, each with different roles, expertise and responsibilities; working together in synchronicity

Compensation

Great Hearts offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience and education.