Literacy Interventionist - Sennett - 0.1 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 position requires in-depth knowledge of reading, diagnostic assessment tools, and evidence-based intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to students above and below proficiency in reading.
• Comprehensive intervention services including identification through evidence-based assessment tools, regular and intensive interventions to individual students or small groups, monitoring progress and reporting progress to meet MTSS and IDEA requirements, and maintaining effective communication with classroom teachers regarding student progress and successful strategies.
• Use of data and problem-solving to collaborate with SBLT, teacher teams, and data point person to identify those students in need of intervention and/or additional challenge.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the 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 etc.).
• Assist in the identification of professional development priorities and initiatives, particularly as it relates to MTSS.
• Assist in the delivery of 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.

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.
• Evidence of 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

• Expertise in K-8 literacy.
• Evidence of ability to implement scientifically, research-based interventions.
• Evidence of knowledge of Multi-tiered System of Supports.
• Evidence of strong understanding of a comprehensive assessment system and student achievement data.
• Cultural competency in an urban setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.

Benefits

The Madison Metropolitan School District offers a great compensation package, including a minimum annual compensation of $52,154 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule) and a length of contract of 192 days. The employment type is Exempt.

Pay

The minimum annual compensation for this position is $52,154 (25-26 TE Salary Schedule).

Schedule

The length of contract for this position is 192 days.