Elementary Reading Interventionist - Lighthouse Connections Academy

About the School

Lighthouse Connections Academy (LCA) is a tuition-free K–12 online public school that students attend from home. Authorized by Oxford Community Schools, LCA is state certified and open to students located throughout Michigan including Troy, Royal Oak, Bloomfield Hills, Rochester, Farmington, and beyond.

About the Role

Working from our office in Southfield, Michigan, or a personal home office, the Elementary Reading Interventionist will support LCA’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) using the Response to Intervention Framework (RTI). The role involves coordinating push-in and pull-out support, planning instruction, and adapting instructional programs using the MTSS model to facilitate student learning in accordance with district policies and state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Utilize performance, survey, observation, and attendance data to help teachers identify and group children who need additional support.
• Assist teachers in developing and implementing classroom-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individuals and groups to enhance social/emotional and cognitive skill acquisition.
• Support teachers in documenting children’s progress.
• Facilitate the Student Support Team (SST) process with principals, support staff, parents, and instructional staff.
• Develop and use instructional and behavioral support tools (Tier 2 Planning form, SST forms, functional behavior assessment, and behavior management plans) effectively.
• Gather and organize grade-level/subject area universal assessment tools and develop progress monitoring assessments for all teachers.
• Design collaborative systems to support the sharing of MTSS best practices.
• Implement and track all Tier 3 support for identified students, design systems and tools to measure effectiveness, and refine strategies to improve results.
• Collaborate with Directors or Managers of Special Education and SST participants to facilitate eligibility for special education.
• Schedule, organize, and conduct RTI meetings in a virtual environment.
• Plan and implement RTI professional development opportunities.
• Maintain and update online resources with RTI forms and information.
• Facilitate data-driven conferences with teachers to inform instruction during Professional Learning Community meetings.
• Assist in preparing and submitting school improvement plans for struggling learners.
• Assist with managing IDEA and Section 504 activities under Child Find requirements.
• Produce required Federal, State, and District reports related to general education interventions and Child Find responsibilities, ensuring compliance with legislative mandates.
• Develop and inform students of reasonable rules concerning classroom procedures and behavior, maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, media, and performance assessments to guide learning toward academic achievement and curriculum goals.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Administer and analyze standardized testing data, adjusting instructional strategies to maximize student success.
• Build effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication.
• Participate in professional growth and development through continuing education, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits, such as meeting deadlines and coordinating resources effectively.

Requirements

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification in the required subject matter and grade band.
• A minimum of 5 years of full-time successful teaching experience in the required subject matter and grade band.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer-focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products).
• Ability to travel and attend in-person events, including State Testing, as determined by the school (may require overnight travel).
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours to support families.

Location

This position may be based in our Southfield, Michigan office or a personal home office.