2526 ES Reading Interventionist

Reading InterventionistThe Opportunity: PLAs Reading Interventionists (RI) are instrumental in increasing scholar motivation and supporting the educational growth of scholars throughout our schools. Reading Interventionists continually analyze scholar data to determine scholar needs. PLAs Reading Interventionists then use scripted lesson plans to respond to scholar needs teaching small groups of scholars throughout the day. As a Reading Interventionist at Phalen Leadership Academies you will work with varying groups and grade levels of scholars rotating among classrooms to support scholars with literacy skills.The Details:Key Deliverables:Responsible for ensuring each scholar increases by a minimum of 10 proficiency in ELA per year on the state accountability assessmentMeet with assigned scholars daily for 30 minutes of Tier 2 instructionTrack growth data and ensure 100 of the scholars you serve either meet or exceed expected annual growth gainsUtilize instructional strategies and researchbased intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identified scholarsUse datadriven instruction to help close the achievement gap of identified scholarsCoordinate groupings and rotations with TOR SPED IA and other supporting staffExperience and Education Requirements:Bachelors degreeValid teacher certificationExperience working with a scripted intervention programProven success in raising scholar achievementUnderstanding/previous experience providing individual support for scholarsThe Network:PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the countrys best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school startups PLA also provides our school communities with a successful researchbased summer learning program (Summer Advantage) a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage) and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network sets us apart from other organizations and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities.The Campus:Hogan Preparatory Academy managed by PLA is located in the heart of Kansas City. Founded in 1942 our school was originally called Bishop Hogan named after John Joseph Hogan the first Bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City Missouri. Bishop Hogan operated as a private Catholic school until 1999 when we became a public charter school. We currently serve 1k scholars PK through 12thgrade. In addition to rigorous academics we pride ourselves in offering art music foreign language and competitive youth sports and a commitment to excellence in all that we do.Compensation and benefits:PLAs Reading Interventionists receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to salary you will receive:Competitive CompensationBenefits Healthcare vision and dental insuranceMonthly professional development opportunities including participation in our annual Leader InstituteOpportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other School Leaders in the networkIncentive and bonus opportunitiesPLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal state or local laws.