Reading Interventionist - Birmingham, United States - Alabama Department of Education

Description

They are responsible for assessing the nature of student needs and providing resources and support systems for all students referred for services.

• Provide leadership and act as a consultant to assigned school personnel in developing and maintaining a student assistance program.
• Maintain monthly documentation on each student and provide notes on supports provided.
• Gather, organize, and interpret assessment data.
• Utilize best practice instructional strategies and research-based intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of students.
• Model the use of intervention strategies, through their use in the classroom, to general and special education teachers.
• Analyze existing student achievement data and administer student assessment and progress monitoring instruments as needed to aid in progress monitoring of students.
• Collaborate effectively with classroom teachers and administration.
• Assist with in-service training for school staff and parents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Alabama teaching certification in Elementary Education, Reading, Literacy or a related area and a minimum of 3 years elementary teaching experience.

• Master's degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or Reading
• A minimum of 1-3 years teaching experience as a reading interventionist
• Leadership experience (e.g., conducting workshops, presenting to large/small groups, participating in special projects, and developing new materials)

• Excellent writing and public speaking skills, outstanding organizational and planning abilities, strong ability to work effectively with individuals and groups, knowledgeable in the area of best/evidence-based instructional methods and strategies.

• Completed Application (Teach in Alabama)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (Teach in Alabama)
• PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD

The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

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