Reading Interventionist
Mid Michigan Leadership Academy is currently hiring a Middle School Reading Interventionist.
Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy (MMLA), a Title I school chartered by CMU, is a student-centered school, focusing on the academic success of all students through the transfer of knowledge from the traditional classroom environment to real world applications. The school is committed to preparing students for college through a solid foundation of knowledge that provides them with an edge in facing life’s challenges. MMLA has a dedicated staff and offers individual attention with a focus on every child’s success.
If you want to work in an atmosphere where collaboration is a mainstay, a well-structured and comprehensive curriculum is used and extensive classroom support and professional development is embedded, join the team at Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy. Apply today!
Job Summary:
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.
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 in Michigan with 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
4% 401(k) company contribution
3% 401(k) company match
Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer
Voluntary Plans Available
To learn more about Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy, please visit our website at https://www.mmlalions.org/
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