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Reading Intervention Teacher

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Special Education Instruction, the Reading Intervention Teacher provides direct, research-based reading intervention services to identified students and serves as a district resource for literacy intervention, dyslexia, and the Science of Reading. The Reading Intervention Teacher collaborates with school teams to analyze student data, match students to appropriate interventions, support Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), provide coaching and consultation to educators, and facilitate professional learning for staff across the district. The Reading Intervention Teacher may also participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and implementation for students with literacy-related disabilities.

SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link:  Salary Scales

TRAINING
Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment. 
COMPLIANCE - LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / PERMIT
Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification Minimum Qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position.  This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Provides direct, research-based reading intervention instruction to students identified through district-established criteria.
• Delivers intervention services in individual and small-group settings.
• Utilizes progress monitoring tools and assessment data to evaluate student growth and instructional effectiveness.
• Maintains accurate records of student progress, intervention implementation, and assessment results.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to align intervention services with core literacy instruction.
• Participates in MTSS meetings to assist teams in analyzing student data, identifying instructional needs, and selecting evidence-based interventions.
• Supports school teams in implementing reading interventions with fidelity and monitoring student outcomes.
• Provides coaching and consultation to teachers, interventionists, administrators, and support staff regarding literacy instruction and intervention practices.
• Supports implementation of district literacy initiatives aligned to the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy principles.
• Provides professional learning to teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and other staff on topics including, but not limited to:
  • Science of Reading
  • Dyslexia and literacy-related disabilities
  • Reading intervention implementation
  • Progress monitoring and data-based decision making
  • Evidence-based literacy practices
• Develops and facilitates district-wide professional learning during district professional development days and other training opportunities.
• Serves as a resource to school teams regarding literacy assessments, intervention planning, and student progress monitoring.
• Participates in IEP meetings and contributes literacy expertise to support students with reading disabilities and other literacy-related needs.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of literacy-related IEP goals and services as assigned.
• Collaborates with special education staff, school psychologists, educational diagnosticians, and related service providers to support student achievement.
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and an atmosphere that promotes student learning and growth.
• Integrates technology into intervention services, coaching, and professional learning opportunities.
• Participates in ongoing professional learning to maintain expertise in current literacy research, instructional practices, and district-adopted intervention programs.
• Participates in district and school-level committees designed to foster continuous improvement and student achievement.
• Communicates effectively in oral and written form with students, staff, families, and community stakeholders.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Coordinator of Special Education Instruction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Hold or be eligible for State of Delaware teacher certification.
• Reading Specialist certification preferred
• Special Education certification preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, and evidence-based reading intervention practices.
• Experience implementing and monitoring research-based reading interventions.
• Knowledge of dyslexia characteristics, assessment, intervention, and instructional supports.
• Experience analyzing student achievement and progress monitoring data.
• Ability to facilitate professional learning and provide instructional coaching to adults.
• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and data-based decision-making processes.
• Skilled in the use of technology and data systems to support instruction and intervention.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, families, staff, and administrators.
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication; excellent human relations skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
 

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment.  Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following:  proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

NONDISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE 

The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees.  The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

EVALUATION 
Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and the Appoquinimink Education Association, Affiliate of DSEA/NEA.
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