Reading Interventionist

Derby Academy is a coeducational PreK through 8 day school in Hingham Massachusetts. Guided by the schools motto Improve Both Mind and Heart Derby educators provide students with a joyful and rigorous academic environment while also infusing values and character development in their guidance of children. Derby seeks a compassionate and collaborative fulltime Reading Interventionist to lead the support of our most vulnerable readers PreK through Grade 3 while working collaboratively with teachers and caregivers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience: Leading and facilitating literacy screenings three times per year Grades PreK through 3Making datadriven decisions to identify students who need targeted reading instruction or interventionProviding differentiated and targeted intervention for students with identified needsCollaborating with teachers to modify instruction within the classroom and helping cocreate differentiated student learning plansMonitoring the progress of identified studentsSelecting or designing intervention(s) that match the need(s) of each studentInterpreting neuropsychological and educational evaluationsUnderstanding students with diverse learning profilesDemonstrating a proven track record of closing gaps with struggling readersClearly communicating with caregivers in support of their childs learningCommitting to ongoing professional developmentEmbracing additional independent school faculty responsibilities as neededRequirementsIdeal Qualifications: Masters degree in Education with concentration in Reading Literacy or a related fieldMinimum of five years of teaching and/or intervention experience preferably with younger childrenCertification in methods such as Wilson or OrtonGillinghamExperience using a variety of reading assessments and screening toolsExperience with Heggerty Fundations UFLI or a comparable phonics curriculumStrong communication skills (written verbal and listening)Experience working collaboratively with a teamA competitive salary and benefits package includes generous funding of professional development. Derby Academy is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive educational community and does not discriminate on the basis of age race religion gender color veteran status physical ability sexual orientation national or ethnic origin or any other state or federally protected classifications. Derby Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Derby Academy values inclusivity and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds or who have experience in cultural competency work to apply. Interested candidates should submit their application complete with cover letter resume and references. No phone calls please.