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Grand Blanc Academy is currently hiring for a Full Time Reading Interventionist.

Are you excited about making a difference in the lives of children? Are you willing to show your passion for education and the value of changing a child’s life? Do you have good classroom management skills that allow students to build character and create an inspiring classroom community? If you are an educator that loves working with urban students in a suburban setting you have found the right location! Grand Blanc Academy is a school inspiring students to ignite growth, imagination, and dreams! If you possess the following qualities you may be a qualified candidate to join our school community!

Grand Blanc Academy (K-8) has a family oriented staff that supports each other through encouragement, partnership, and student engagement. The student body is made up of over 400 children and 50 staff members. Our goal is to maintain high expectations and have fun while learning!
Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Reading Interventionist to join our team. The Reading Interventionist will play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and supporting students who are struggling with reading skills. This position requires a strong commitment to fostering student growth, collaboration with teachers, and the ability to implement targeted interventions tailored to individual student needs. 

Key Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

• Conduct assessments to identify students’ reading abilities and specific areas of need.

• Develop and implement targeted reading interventions for individuals and small groups based on students' needs.

• Utilize evidence-based practices and interventions to enhance reading skills, including phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency.

• Regularly monitor and document student progress through ongoing assessments and data analysis.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate reading strategies across the curriculum and participate in ongoing professional development initiatives.

• Participate in school activities, meetings, and events to contribute to the overall mission of the institution.

• Maintain a safe and positive environment for all students

• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and school staff

• Regular and predictable attendance

Cognitive Demands:

• Supervision of multiple students at once

• Establishing routines and procedures

• Maintaining a safe and orderly environment

• Create and implement instructional plans

• Participate in continuous professional development

• Effective oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift/move objects weighing up to 25lbs

• Stand and walk frequently

• Occasionally sit on the floor or bend down/squat

• Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of the year

• Withstand a moderate noise level

• Be able to perform first aid/CPR if necessary

• Assist/lift students, as necessary

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Reading, Literacy, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Valid teaching certification and/or specialized reading endorsement.

• Previous experience as a reading interventionist, literacy coach, or in a related role in K-12 education is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of reading development, intervention strategies, and assessment tools.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Company Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans

• 2% 401(k) company contribution 

• Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer

• Voluntary Plans Available

For more information on Grand Blanc Academy, please visit our website at https://gbacademy.org/.

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