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    Reading Intervention Teacher - Philadelphia, United States - Freire Schools

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    Job DescriptionAbout Freire Schools

    Established in 1999, Freire Schools ) is a network of four charter schools across Philadelphia and Delaware whose mission is to prepare students from historically underserved communities for success in college and beyond. We're distinguished by our belief in every student who walks through our doors, our strong code of conduct and commitment to peace that ensures a safe environment for all, our sense of family throughout our community, and our joyous and engaged classrooms that focus on academic achievement. As evidence of our impact, in 2023 Stanford's Center for Research on Education Outcomes ranked Freire Schools in the top 15 in the country for academic gains out of 368 charter networks nationwide.

    About the team

    For this Reading Intervention Teacher position, you'll be working for one of our two high schools in Philadelphia.

    TECH Freire Charter School (9-12): 2221 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19132

    Freire Charter High School (9-12): 2027 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

    You can indicate a preference in the application, and during the hiring process we'll help determine which one is the best fit. Since Freire's founding in 1999, the network has achieved excellence for our children through a rigorous college preparatory program and a commitment to peace, within our walls and beyond. Freire students beat local, state, and national averages year after year in their college enrollment and persistence rates. Our growth mindset is deeply rooted in all we do. We are safe, we are real, and we need you to push us even further

    What you'll doFor this Reading Intervention Teacher position, you'll leverage your strong relationship building skills to close literacy gaps for our 9th grade students. We know that literacy opens the doors of academic possibility for our students, many of whom come to high school several years behind in reading. You will play a key part in empowering our students to access all that is possible for them as readers In this role, you will use data about students' current reading levels to provide targeted instruction using a scripted direct instruction curriculum that meets students where they are and provides them with the support they need to access texts of all kinds.Responsibilities
    • Teach multiple sections of a direct instruction reading intervention grounded in the science of reading. These interventions are aimed at our students who have word-level gaps in their foundational reading skills, which is about 75% of our incoming 9th grade class.
    • Closely monitor student progress and reteach particular skills as necessary.
    • Cultivate the belief that literacy is a tool for liberation and empowerment, and that students are capable of become stronger readers
    Who you are

    You possess an unwavering belief that our students are capable of success, and you both exude and cultivate our values of equity, love, critical thinking, and diversity. We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.

    Minimum requirements
    • Valid PA certification in any of the following areas: Special Education, English Language Arts (4-8 or 7-12), Reading Specialist PK-12, Elementary or Middle Grades General Certification.
    • Ability to form strong relationships with students and motivate them to push past struggle.
    • A belief that literacy is an equity issue, and an understanding that their role will be to close the gaps that our students have in their foundational reading skills.
    • A desire to help all of our students become grade-level readers
    Pay and benefits

    *Effective for the school year, salaries for certified teachers entering their first year of teaching start at $60,000. Freire Schools also offers a top-tier benefits package, a strong commitment to developing all staff as professionals, and the opportunity to work with the best students in Philadelphia.

    The annual salary range for this role is $50,000 - $85,000. We offer a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and more. Pennsylvania employees are enrolled in Freire's 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 5% contribution from Freire.



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