Reading Interventionist

Company Description

KIPP KC is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools with a track record of preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and in life.

Together with families and communities, KIPP Kansas City Public Schools works to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. We are a Pre-K through 12th grade school located in the historical 18th and Vine District. We are part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools with a track record of preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in life. KIPP KC opened its first school, KIPP Endeavor Academy, in 2007 with approximately 31 fifth grade students. Today, KIPP Kansas City has grown to serve students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade and is currently educating approximately 1,000 students.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Foundational Literacy, the Reading Interventionist will plan and execute reading intervention lessons in small groups of 3 - 7 students. In coordination with the Director of Foundational Literacy, the Reading Interventionist drives the literacy mission of KIPP Kansas City by developing and executing programs that enable students to make dramatic growth every year. Additionally, they manage and organize the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) program for reading, stay current with best practices for literacy instruction to educate staff, create and teach intervention groups, and support English Language Learners. Students who have the greatest need for reading intervention will be identified based on beginning-of-year DIBELS reading assessment data. Throughout the school year, the Reading Interventionist will assess students’ progress, celebrate growth, and identify students in need of further intervention. The Reading Interventionist will serve as part of a team of Elementary School or Middle School Reading Interventionists. The Reading Interventionist will work in partnership with colleagues to promote a love of reading among students while driving dramatic growth in reading for their caseload.

Key responsibilities related to reading intervention include, but are not limited to :

Assessment / Goal Setting / Progress Monitoring

In conjunction with Coach, coordinate and facilitate the school’s literacy intervention programming

Coordinate literacy assessment and data collection (DIBELS) for all students

Interpret all results to determine targeted grouping and programming for students and manage the school-, teacher-, and student-facing goal setting process for reading growth and proficiency

Schedule push- / pull-out support with teachers for students who require literacy remediation

Frequently communicate with key stakeholders, and the entire staff when appropriate, the progress students have made in reading

Plan, prepare, and deliver rigorous Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading intervention classes, specifically targeting students’ foundational reading needs (phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency.)

Lead Reading Intervention with Students and Support other Staff Members with Intervention

Teach targeted literacy intervention to small groups of students daily using research-based strategies and resources.

Identify the literacy needs of students, set growth targets, and plan intervention lessons.

Continuously assess students’ progress, celebrate growth, and identify areas for further intervention.

Collaboratively plan and engage in thought partnership with fellow Reading Interventionists.

Provide targeted professional development to staff members participating in literacy instruction

Provide coaching to staff members who are participating in intervention programming.

Additional Literacy Duties

Frequently communicate with key stakeholders, and the entire staff when appropriate, the progress students have made in reading

Coordinate and facilitate the school’s independent reading program

Communicate with families regularly about progress towards goals

Other duties as assigned by school leader

Additional Duties

Team with other Literacy Interventionists and members of the Academics Team to build out vertically- and horizontally-aligned programming and act as a professional learning community

Lead or co-lead initiatives and complete other duties as assigned to support student success.

Other duties as determined by the school leader

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Teaching Certification is required

ELL, Special Education, or Reading Specialist experience and training preferred

At least 4 years of literacy teaching experience preferred

Expertise in assessing reading proficiency with DIBELS 8

Training and experience with MTSS / Response to Intervention and research-based reading interventions

Knowledge of best practices in reading comprehension and decoding instruction to diverse learners

Demonstrated ability to work well with others and build relationships across teams

Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work

Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity

Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to influence and motivate others

Ability to persist in the face of challenges

A deep commitment to, passion for, working with children and families

Strong organizational skills

Strong critical thinking skills

Additional Information

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, KIPP KC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement.

Start Date : Immediately. All hired candidates must complete the background and fingerprint process and attend orientation.