Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Foundational Literacy, the Reading Interventionist will plan and execute reading intervention lessons in small groups of 3 - 7 students. In coordination with the Director of Foundational Literacy, the Reading Interventionist drives the literacy mission of KIPP Kansas City by developing and executing programs that enable students to make dramatic growth every year. Additionally, they manage and organize the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) program for reading, stay current with best practices for literacy instruction to educate staff, create and teach intervention groups, and support English Language Learners. Students who have the greatest need for reading intervention will be identified based on beginning-of-year DIBELS reading assessment data. Throughout the school year, the Reading Interventionist will assess students’ progress, celebrate growth, and identify students in need of further intervention. The Reading Interventionist will serve as part of a team of Elementary School or Middle School Reading Interventionists. The Reading Interventionist will work in partnership with colleagues to promote a love of reading among students while driving dramatic growth in reading for their caseload.
Key responsibilities related to reading intervention include, but are not limited to:
Assessment/Goal Setting/Progress Monitoring
In conjunction with Coach, coordinate and facilitate the school’s literacy intervention programming
Coordinate literacy assessment and data collection (DIBELS) for all students
Interpret all results to determine targeted grouping and programming for students and manage the school-, teacher-, and student-facing goal setting process for reading growth and proficiency
Schedule push-/pull-out support with teachers for students who require literacy remediation
Frequently communicate with key stakeholders, and the entire staff when appropriate, the progress students have made in reading
Plan, prepare, and deliver rigorous Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading intervention classes, specifically targeting students’ foundational reading needs (phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency.)
Lead Reading Intervention with Students and Support other Staff Members with Intervention
Teach targeted literacy intervention to small groups of students daily using research-based strategies and resources.
Identify the literacy needs of students, set growth targets, and plan intervention lessons.
Continuously assess students’ progress, celebrate growth, and identify areas for further intervention.
Collaboratively plan and engage in thought partnership with fellow Reading Interventionists.
Provide targeted professional development to staff members participating in literacy instruction
Provide coaching to staff members who are participating in intervention programming.
Additional Literacy Duties
Frequently communicate with key stakeholders, and the entire staff when appropriate, the progress students have made in reading
Coordinate and facilitate the school’s independent reading program
Communicate with families regularly about progress towards goals
Other duties as assigned by school leader
Additional Duties
Team with other Literacy Interventionists and members of the Academics Team to build out vertically- and horizontally-aligned programming and act as a professional learning community
Lead or co-lead initiatives and complete other duties as assigned to support student success.
Other duties as determined by the school leader
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Teaching Certification is required*
ELL, Special Education, or Reading Specialist experience and training preferred
At least 4 years of literacy teaching experience preferred
Expertise in assessing reading proficiency with DIBELS 8
Training and experience with MTSS/Response to Intervention and research-based reading interventions
Knowledge of best practices in reading comprehension and decoding instruction to diverse learners
Demonstrated ability to work well with others and build relationships across teams
Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work
Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to influence and motivate others
Ability to persist in the face of challenges
A deep commitment to, passion for, working with children and families
Strong organizational skills
Strong critical thinking skills
Additional Information
Compensation
Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, KIPP KC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement.
Start Date: July 1, 2024. All hired candidates must complete the background and fingerprint process and attend orientation.