Reading Interventionist (Term of Project) - Kansas Connections Academy

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The KCA Reading Teacher/Interventionist will support students who are at risk of not meeting competency levels on benchmark or state assessments. The Reading Interventionist will provide targeted, research-based literacy interventions for students identified as needing support in phonics, fluency, and/or comprehension. Working within a virtual learning environment, the interventionist will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to close reading gaps, track progress, and ensure all students have the tools to grow as readers.

• Provide small-group and one-on-one virtual reading intervention sessions focused on phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension;
• Administer and utilize diagnostic assessments, such as Renaissance Star, Oral Reading Fluency, Core Phonics Screeners, etc. to identify student needs;
• Develop and implement individualized learning goals and monitor progress regularly;
• Collect and analyze student data to measure progress toward goals;
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, student performance, and communication logs;
• Utilize online tools (IXL, digital reading platforms, etc.) to supplement instruction and reinforce skills;
• Report outcomes to administrators and contribute to schoolwide literacy improvement efforts;
• Partner with classroom teachers, special education staff, and administrators to align intervention strategies with core instruction;
• Participate in grade level team meeting discussions to review student performance and determine next steps;
• Communicate with families to share progress, provide resources for at-home reading practice, and build strong partnerships;
• Other duties as assigned;

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in KansasK-8 certification preferred;
• Experience with early literacy and intervention preferred;
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite) preferred;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Highly organized and punctual;
• Student and family focused approach;
• High degree of flexibility;
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment;
• Team player track record;
• Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to work remotely, while traveling occasionally for in-person meetings and testing;
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication;