K-6 Reading Interventionist

About the role

The responsibility of this position is to provide targeted intervention support to elementary-age students. Provide small group reading instruction, focused on targeted skills based on diagnostic assessments of students' reading skills. Strategically plans reading instruction including interventions. Oversees the identification and management of students for READ plans. This position supports grade-level teachers in implementing intervention strategies and in using Lexia and Reading Plus in their classrooms. Provide stakeholders with feedback on individual student performance. Encourage parent/guardian involvement in student learning through open houses, volunteering, parent/teacher conferences, etc. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment and effective management structures to purposefully promote and foster effective teaching, learning, and student achievement.
• Collaborate with specialists and provide unique learning opportunities such as inclusion and research-based effective practices for students with special needs.
• Promote a learning environment respecting the dignity of the child and is perceived by students as fair and consistent.
• Incorporate additional learning opportunities for advanced and non-proficient students.
• Motivate, engage, and empower learners to track and monitor his/her learning.
• Deliver content that is relevant to students and applicable to the real world.
• Integrate and align Colorado Academic Standards, instructional objectives, instructional strategies, learning activities, materials, resources and assessments and differentiate lesson planning based on individual student needs.
• Provide quality, accurate, constructive, corrective, specific and timely feedback to students that encourages them to perform at their highest level.
• Utilize technology and/or other avenues to communicate to stakeholders (website, podcasts, etc).
• Establish student, staff, and parental rapport that enables proactive responses to potential problems.

Requirements

The education/training/experience, license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts.
• Master of Arts (preferred).
• Experience with targeted groups of students (Sp. Ed., ELL, Low SES).

Skills

• Strong computer and educational technology skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

Englewood Schools provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance employee well-being and satisfaction. Our offerings include Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision insurance, and pre-tax savings options through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), with monthly District contributions for HSA. The costs for short and long-term disability programs are 100% covered, which provide financial protection in the event of illness or injury. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counseling and support services, and our wellness programs are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle. In addition to these benefits, we offer a comprehensive retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA), as well as additional retirement savings options including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans.

Pay

Salary placement ranges from $54,587 to $105,191 and is determined based on education, years of experience, and the Negotiated Agreement. The most current Licensed Salary Schedule is posted on the Englewood Schools Career webpage. The salary amounts listed in this job description reflect a full-time (1.0 FTE), full school-year assignment. Compensation for appointments that are less than 1.0 FTE and/or less than a full school year will be prorated accordingly.

Schedule

The position is for 191 days/year 1.0 FTE.