About this role
LOCATION
Academics Plus Charter Schools - 600 Edgewood Drive - Maumelle, AR 72113
Academics Plus Charter Schools, Inc. (APCSI) is seeking qualified applications for the position of Dyslexia-Reading Interventionist.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Meets Arkansas Qualified Teacher (AQT) Standards
Valid Arkansas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned is preferred.
REPORTS TO:Principal
JOB GOALS:Provide targeted reading instruction to students who have been diagnosed with dyslexia or who have demonstrated characteristics of dyslexia, as well as struggling readers in need of Tier 3 remediation.
PEREFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES
- 1. Provide dyslexia intervention services using the approved dyslexia program to all students who qualify.
- Implement APCSI's identified reading intervention program with fidelity.
- Assess, track, and provide feedback to students on their progress within the program.
- Maintain all paperwork/Individual Reading Plans (IRP), data management, folders, progress monitoring required.
- Foster and maintain effective communication with parents/guardians regarding intervention and student progress.
- 2. Coordinate, in conjunction with the central office administration and the building administration team, the building's dyslexia intervention program/s adopted by the district.
- 3. Administer and interpret assessment data to identify students in need of supplemental or intensive intervention and monitor student progress.
- 4. Serve on the school RTI committee to lead in the identification of students in need of targeted reading interventions and with characteristics of dyslexia.
- 5. Collaborate with teachers to analyze data for the purpose of in identifying struggling students' needs, setting learning goals and targets, and problem solving to support continued academic growth in reading.
- 6. Coordinate the schedule of services for students in need of targeted reading and dyslexia program interventions.
- 7. Deliver targeted reading intervention through one-to-one and small group instruction.
- 8. Use appropriate supplemental intervention materials to provide targeted reading support.
- 9. Consistently monitor, assess and encourage individual student progress and program effectiveness.
- 10. Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress as required by law and APCSI policies and procedures.
- 11. Maintain ongoing communication with classroom teachers, instructional teams, and administrators regarding student progress and learning needs.
- 12. Participate in professional development training of reading and dyslexia programs as initiated by the district. Provide evidence of training completion
- 13. Attend instructional team meetings, as appropriate, to support teachers' implementation of Tier 2 reading interventions.
- 14. Establish and maintain an orderly and supportive classroom environment in which students actively participate and show respect for one another and the teacher.
- 15. Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of Academics Plus Charter School.
- 16. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members to establish a positive learning environment.
- 17. Assume responsibility for assigned non-teaching duties.
- 18. Participate in activities which are related to school functions and/or educational process which occur outside the regular school day.
- 19. Communicate positively with students, parents, visitors and staff.
- 20. Effectively and positively communicate orally and in writing
- 21. Maintain a positive attitude and represent the school in a positive manner at all times
- 22. Demonstrate relentless commitment to academic growth and achievement of all students.
- 23. Work the entire school day and all other hours scheduled, including those on nights, early mornings and weekends, this includes but not limited to high school graduation, open house and fall festival
- 24. As a part of the base salary, Employee will provide students with enrichment activities or remediation two (2) days a week as approved by the principal, chief operating officer or executive director.
- 25. Other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.