Job Description:

CERTIFIED TEACHER READING INTERVENTIONIST

FOUR DAY WORK WEEK FOR SCHOLARS AND EMPLOYEES!

 
Cartwright School District is the second-largest elementary school district in Arizona, with over 14,000 culturally diverse students in Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade classrooms. We are rated “Highly Performing” by the U.S. Department of Education. We offer a competitive salary, a team-oriented atmosphere, unmatchable staff development and a FOUR-DAY work week!
 
Cartwright School District's motto is “One Team, Una Familia!” which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member. We are looking for self-motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.

JOB GOAL
To build student success in English Language Arts by providing Tier II and Tier III student interventions through our Response to Intervention (RTI) model.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience with excellent evaluations
• Must be highly qualified as a Reading Specialist
• Demonstrates proficiency in teaching English language arts evidenced by principal’s evaluations and student achievement
• Demonstrates knowledge of Arizona Common Core Standards and instructional materials for English Language Arts
• Demonstrates knowledge of and works effectively in a professional learning community
• Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment as they relate to each other and influence student achievement
• Views self as a learner and seeks professional challenges and demonstrates initiative
• Demonstrates professional development skills and works effectively with adults.
• Demonstrates ability in working with diverse populations (ELL, Special Education, Gifted)
• Works collaboratively with district and school site
• Holds high expectations for her/himself and colleagues, as well as students
• Continues professional growth through participation in educational meetings and defined professional growth opportunities, reading professional literature, and exchanging ideas with colleagues
• Continues professional development in the area of research-based exemplary practices in curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates ability to communicate in oral and written form
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of updated best practices in reading including scientifically based reading research
• Understands the purpose and specifics of core reading programs, supplemental and intervention programs and serves as a guide to teachers to effectively use these programs
• Models systematic reading instruction that is aligned to scientifically based English Language Arts research (Tier I) and Tier II/III student intervention for all teachers and students
• Understands and interprets assessment data, both formal and informal, to inform instructional decisions
• Collaborates with teachers (mainstream, ELL, Special Education, Gifted) to support reading intervention
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares appropriate lesson plans for reading intervention for students.
• Selects and uses district intervention programs, appropriate for students with fidelity.
• Ensures Tier II and Tier III reading intervention using the district RTI model.
• Analyzes and organizes individual assessment results and state assessment results to determine areas of weakness and share strategies to address weaknesses through prescriptive intervention.
• Provides specialized instructional strategies for staff members on appropriate intervention (Tier I, II and III) in English Language Arts instruction for students.
• Maintains up to date records for progress monitoring, Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and in-program data management systems.
• Facilitates teacher collaboration on components such as progress monitoring, instructional intervention, data analysis and reporting results on a timely on-going basis.
• Facilitates, prepares, posts and updates data walls for reading based on school and district expectations.
• Serves as a content and instructional expert for the campus
• Collaborates with special education and general education teachers to implement a multi-tiered system of support.
• Collaborates with Direct Instruction Coaches and the Director of RTI to improve educational outcomes for students
• Participates in professional development at the district and school level.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 
REPORTS TO: Site Administrator 
LOCATION: Districtwide
SUPERVISES: NA 
CALENDAR: Teachers Calendar; As approved by the Governing Board
JOB CATEGORY: Certified
BEGINNING SALARY: Teachers Salary Schedule; As approved by the Governing Board
BENEFITS: As approved by the Governing Board 
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled