Job Description:




The Opportunity: PLA's Reading Interventionist (RI) are instrumental in increasing scholar motivation and supporting the educational growth of scholars throughout our schools.  Reading Interventionists continually analyze scholar data to determine scholar needs.  PLA's Reading Interventionists then use scripted lesson plans to respond to scholar needs, teaching small groups of scholars throughout the day.  As a Reading Interventionist at Phalen Leadership Academies you will work with varying groups and grade levels of scholars, rotating among classrooms, to support scholars with literacy skills.  
The Details: 
Key Deliverables: 

• Responsible for ensuring 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 or other supporting staff

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid teacher certification
• Experience working with a scripted intervention program 
• Proven success in raising scholar achievement
• Understanding/previous experience providing individual support for scholars

The Network:
PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model.  In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage) , and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.  
The Campus:
Hogan Preparatory Academy, managed by PLA, is in the heart of Kansas City.  Founded in 1942, our school was originally called Bishop Hogan, named after John Joseph Hogan, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City, Missouri.  Bishop Hogan operated as a private Catholic school until 1999 when we became a public charter school.  We currently serve 1k scholars, PK through 12th grade. In addition to rigorous academics, we pride ourselves in offering art, music, foreign language and competitive youth sports, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do. 
Compensation and benefits:
PLA's Reading Interventionists receive a base salary that is competitively aligned to the market. In addition to salary, you will receive: 

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Monthly professional development opportunities including participation in our annual Leader Institute
• Opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other School Leaders in the network
• Incentive and bonus opportunities

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is 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.