Literacy Interventionist
Association of Independent Schools in New England · Lexington, MA · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$70k–$80k/yrFull-time
Part Time Literacy Interventionist The Literacy Interventionist is a part time role is for an educator highly experienced and skilled in teaching phonics, reading fluency, reading comprehension and writing skills. This full part time position will administer and interpret literacy assessments with grade level teacher teams to determine adequate progress and to identify students in need of Tier 2 or Tier 3 Literacy Intervention. The Literacy Interventionist will deliver focused, sequential and systematic literacy instruction using research-based materials that align with a Waldorf curriculum. This individual must establish and communicate clear objectives for all learners, and collaborate with classroom teachers to monitor and encourage individual student progress, review data to make instructional decisions to address student weaknesses and provide literacy intervention in a variety of settings and modalities for grade levels. Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To Provide targeted, systematic and responsive small group literacy instructionMonitor and encourage individual student progress through ongoing communication regarding student performance and learning needs with schools leaders and teacher teamsDeliver instruction from using a range of products determined in coordination with leadership: Fundations, Heggerty Bridge to Reading, Wilson Just Words, structured writing programs etc.Review diagnostic assessments in order to form benchmarks that drive instructionDevelop weekly lessons to meet and identify the individual needs of the students requiring intervention servicesCollaborate with teachers and school leaders to use diagnostics create and adjust criteria for literacy intervention groups to identify students in need of supplemental or intensive instructionFacilitate writing workshops for middle school students Attend parent and teacher meetingsAttend and facilitate home district IEP meetings as a representative of the school Be self-motivated and efficientContribute to school-wide initiatives and events Requirements Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a K-5 classroomPossess a deep understanding of literacy theory for the purpose of instruction and best practicesDeep knowledge of literary assessment practices Preferred Experience Experience working in a Waldorf settingExperience with multiple literacy curricula with English Learners and Students with Disabilities Salary Range Full Time Pay Range: $70,000-80,000, pro-rated for part time position To Apply Inquiries and resumes should be submitted to hiring@thewaldorfschool.org.