Reading Interventionist ($5,000 Annual Bonus for Certified Teachers)

About the role

PLA's Reading Interventionists (RI) are instrumental in increasing scholar motivation and supporting the educational growth of scholars throughout our schools. Reading Interventionists continually analyze scholar data to determine scholar needs and use scripted lesson plans to respond, teaching small groups of scholars throughout the day. As a Reading Interventionist at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will work with varying groups and grade levels, rotating among classrooms, to support scholars with literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each scholar increases by a minimum of 10% proficiency in ELA per year on the state accountability assessment.
• Meet with assigned scholars daily for 30 minutes of Tier 2 instruction.
• Track growth data and ensure 100% of the scholars you serve either meet or exceed expected annual growth gains.
• Utilize instructional strategies and research‑based intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identified scholars.
• Use data‑driven instruction to help close the achievement gap of identified scholars.
• Coordinate groupings and rotations with TOR, SPED, IA, and other supporting staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid teacher certification preferred.
• Experience working with a scripted intervention program.
• Proven success in raising scholar achievement.
• Understanding or previous experience providing individual support for scholars.

About the organization

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing resources not found in the traditional education model. PLA operates turnaround schools, launches charter school start‑ups, runs a research‑based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that expands opportunities for high‑school graduates, staff, and their families.

Campus

Discovery Creative Pathways (DCP) Redford, founded in the 2018‑2019 school year in Redford, MI, serves K‑8 scholars in a close‑knit family atmosphere. The campus offers a high‑quality education that nurtures intellectual growth, critical thinking, and a love of learning, along with extracurricular activities such as dance, soccer, Girl Scouts, arts & crafts, sign language, basketball, and tutoring. DCP Redford fosters a strong sense of community where students, teachers, and parents feel engaged, connected, and supported.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary aligned with the market.
• Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance.
• Monthly professional development opportunities, including participation in the annual Leader Institute.
• Opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other School Leaders in the network.
• Incentive and bonus opportunities – $5,000 annual bonus for Certified Teachers.

Pay

The base salary is competitively aligned with the market, and Certified Teachers are eligible for a $5,000 annual bonus.