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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Reading Interventionist to join our educational team. The Reading Interventionist will play a crucial role in supporting students who struggle with reading and literacy skills. This professional will work closely with classroom teachers, school administrators, and parents to identify students who require additional reading support and implement targeted interventions to help them achieve academic success.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in literacy education, a deep understanding of reading development, and experience working with diverse student populations. They will be responsible for assessing students' reading abilities, designing individualized intervention plans, and delivering effective instructional strategies to improve reading comprehension, fluency, phonics, and vocabulary skills.
The Reading Interventionist will collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure that intervention strategies align with classroom instruction and curriculum standards. They will monitor student progress regularly, adjust interventions as needed, and communicate progress to parents and school staff. Additionally, the Reading Interventionist will maintain accurate records of student assessments, interventions, and outcomes to inform instructional decisions and demonstrate effectiveness.
This role requires excellent communication skills, patience, creativity, and the ability to motivate and engage students who may feel discouraged or frustrated by their reading difficulties. The Reading Interventionist must be committed to fostering a positive learning environment that encourages student confidence and growth.
Responsibilities will include conducting diagnostic assessments to identify specific reading challenges, planning and implementing evidence-based reading interventions, and providing small-group or one-on-one instruction tailored to individual student needs. The Reading Interventionist will also participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in literacy instruction and intervention.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration, and student-centered instruction. They will be proactive in seeking resources and strategies to support student learning and will advocate for students' literacy needs within the school community.
We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where educators are encouraged to innovate and grow professionally. Our school values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we seek candidates who share these values and are dedicated to providing equitable educational opportunities for all students.
If you are passionate about literacy education and committed to making a meaningful difference in students' lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Reading Interventionist.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Conduct diagnostic assessments to identify students' reading difficulties.
- Develop and implement individualized reading intervention plans.
- Provide targeted small-group and one-on-one reading instruction.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to align interventions with curriculum.
- Monitor and document student progress regularly.
- Communicate student progress and intervention strategies to parents and staff.
- Participate in professional development related to literacy instruction.
- Maintain accurate records of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Education, Literacy, or related field; Master's preferred.
- Teaching certification or licensure in literacy or reading instruction.
- Experience working with students who have reading difficulties.
- Knowledge of evidence-based reading intervention strategies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze assessment data to inform instruction.
- Patience, creativity, and ability to motivate students.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience working with students who struggle with reading?
- What specific reading intervention strategies have you found most effective?
- How do you assess and monitor student progress in reading?
- Describe a time when you collaborated with classroom teachers to support student literacy.
- How do you engage and motivate students who are discouraged by reading difficulties?
