6 8 Reading Interventionist

Position Overview :

The 5-8 Reading Interventionist supports teachers in delivering high-quality education to students. This role involves assisting with instructional activities managing classroom behavior and providing individualized support to ensure that all students achieve their learning goals. The Instructional Assistant plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher while working with individual students or small groups focused on reading skills.
• Assist with classroom management creating an environment conducive to reading development.
• Support the teacher in planning preparing and implementing differentiated reading instruction for individual students or groups.
• Provide targeted reading interventions to reinforce literacy concepts for struggling students.
• Assist in the assessment of student reading progress and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Minimum  5 years of full-time teaching experience preferably in elementary or middle school ELA

Bachelors degree in Education or related field

Teaching license (any state); Missouri certification preferred

Strong knowledge of foundational reading skills language comprehension and intervention design

Preferred Qualifications :

Masters degree in Reading Literacy Special Education or a related field

LETRS training or certification  (preferred or willingness to complete within the first year)

Orton-Gillingham Wilson or other structured literacy training

Deep understanding of the Science of Reading and experience implementing multisyllabic decoding routines

Experience working with diverse student populations including English Learners and students with IEPs

Demonstrated success accelerating reading growth for below-grade-level students

Physical Requirements :

Additional Information :

Work Environment

Travel Requirements :

We Offer :

Competitive salary and benefits

High-quality curriculum and resources

A collaborative mission-driven team

Professional development focused on literacy and intervention best practices

Opportunities to lead and influence reading instruction school-wide

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1