Job Description:

Job Summary:
Atlas Elementary School is seeking a dedicated and qualified Reading Interventionist to join our dynamic team. The Reading Interventionist will play a crucial role in supporting students' literacy development by implementing targeted intervention strategies, assessing individual needs, and collaborating with teachers and parents. The successful candidate will have a passion for literacy, a strong understanding of reading instruction, and the ability to work collaboratively in a student-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assessment and Analysis:

• Conduct assessments to identify students' reading levels, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Analyze assessment data to inform targeted intervention plans and instructional strategies.

2. Individualized Intervention:

• Provide one-on-one or small group reading intervention sessions to students with identified reading difficulties.
• Develop and implement customized intervention plans that align with students' individual needs and learning styles.

3. Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, special education staff, and other stakeholders to integrate intervention strategies into the overall curriculum.
• Communicate regularly with teachers and parents to share progress, discuss strategies, and provide recommendations for at-home support.

4. Professional Development:

• Stay current with research-based best practices in reading intervention and attend relevant professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share expertise and contribute to the school's professional learning community.

5. Data Tracking and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of intervention sessions, progress monitoring, and assessment results.
• Generate regular reports to update teachers, administrators, and parents on students' progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Reading Specialist certification, Special Education or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Valid teaching certification.
• Proven experience in providing reading intervention at the elementary level.
• Strong understanding of literacy development and evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Familiarity with a variety of assessment tools and data-driven decision-making.