Reading Interventionist

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Reading Interventionist to join our team at Davis Elementary School. As a Reading Interventionist, you will play a critical role in increasing scholar motivation and supporting the educational growth of scholars throughout our schools.

Our Reading Interventionists continually analyze scholar data to determine scholar needs and use scripted lesson plans to respond to those needs. You will work with varying groups and grade levels of scholars, rotating among classrooms, to support scholars with literacy skills.

• Key Deliverables:
  • Ensure each scholar increases by a minimum of 10% proficiency in ELA per year on the state accountability assessment
  • Meet with assigned scholars daily for 30 minutes of Tier 2 instruction
  • Track growth data and ensure 100% of the scholars you serve either meet or exceed expected annual growth gains
  • Utilize instructional strategies and research-based intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identified scholars
  • Use data-driven instruction to help close the achievement gap of identified scholars
  • Coordinate groupings and rotations with TOR, SPED, IA, and other supporting staff

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid teacher certification in early childhood and/or Special Education
• LETRS trained or willing to complete 2-year LETRS training
• Experience working with a scripted intervention program
• Proven success in raising scholar achievement
• Understanding/previous experience providing individual support for scholars

Phalen Leadership Academies is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. Our network provides a range of programs and services, including a successful summer learning program, a reading and math intervention program, and a workforce development program.

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits - healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Monthly professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other school leaders in the network
• Incentive and bonus opportunities

Phalen Leadership Academies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.