Literacy Interventionist - Crestwood - 0.5 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the role

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking a Literacy Interventionist to provide direct services to students above and below proficiency in reading and literacy. This individual will diagnose reading/literacy learning needs, provide intensive interventions, and collaborate with various stakeholders to support student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to students above and below proficiency in reading.
• Identify reading/literacy learning needs through evidence-based assessment tools.
• Implement and monitor interventions in individual or small group settings.
• Maintain effective communication with classroom teachers regarding student progress.
• Collaborate with SBLT, teacher teams, and data point person to identify students in need of intervention.
• Use data in a consistent and ongoing way to measure student response to intervention.
• Make practice decisions based on data.
• Maintain records on implementation and fidelity.
• Attend district-level professional development to increase knowledge on research, strategies for intervention, and data use.
• Aid in the procurement of materials and resources to support intervention delivery.
• Participate on School-based Leadership Team to the extent possible.
• Collaborate regularly with principal to review intervention implementation.
• Collaborate with all key stakeholders at the school level (e.g., Program Support Teachers, Instructional Resource Teachers, Learning Coordinators, MTSS support person, data person, teacher teams).
• Assist in the identification of professional development priorities and initiatives, particularly as it relates to MTSS.
• Afford professional development as it relates to MTSS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree. Official transcripts are required for formal employment. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Reading (1316 or 5017) to cover the respective grade level(s) being taught. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. MMSD will consider applicants who are fully licensed before considering applicants who are not yet licensed.

Qualifications

• Expertise and leadership in K-8 literacy.
• Evidence of ability to implement scientifically, research-based interventions (standard protocol and evidence-based strategies).
• Evidence of knowledge of Multi-tiered System of Supports.
• Strong understanding of a comprehensive assessment system and student achievement data.
• Evidence of cultural competency in an urban setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
• Commitment to the philosophy and organization of the school and district.

Skills

Knowledge of Common Core State Standards. Expertise in culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy. Data-driven decision-making skills. Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions.

Benefits

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Pay

Annual salary range: $53,525 - $64,400 (26-27 TE Salary Schedule)

Schedule

Length of Contract: 192 days

Employment Type

Exempt