Charter Academy Reading Intervention Teacher

Redlands Christian Migrant Association; Mulberry (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plan

403B retirement plan

Holiday pay

Personal time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Redlands Christian Migrant Association Mulberry Community Academy, a Title I Charter School in Polk County, Florida, seeks a Reading Intervention Teacher for a full-time, on-site role serving K-4 students. The position emphasizes collaboration, weekly lesson planning, and progress monitoring in reading.

A Bachelor's (or Master's) in Education and a Florida teaching certificate are required, with 3–5 years of classroom experience. Salary ranges from $51,500 to $66,934 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Education required.
• Current Florida Professional Teaching Certificate or eligible within 3 months.
• 3–5 years classroom experience in teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement an effective reading intervention program for below-grade-level students.
• Submit weekly lesson plans and monitor progress using assessments.
• Document attendance and diagnostic results; share progress with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and adapt curriculum to student needs.
• Attend RtI/MTSS meetings and complete related paperwork.

Skills

Reading Intervention

Collaboration with teachers

Lesson planning

Assessment administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree in Education

FL Professional Teaching Certificate

Job description

Regular Full-Time Professional Mulberry Community Academy, Mulberry, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1499

Salary Range: $51,500.00 To $66,934.00 Annually

Deadline :August 27, 2026

Certificate Number: N/A / Job Order: 2026-298 / 1 Position (On-Site)

MISSION:

RCMA Mulberry Community Academy, a Title I Charter School in Polk County, is seeking an energetic and dependable Reading Intervention Teacher!

Our expanding K-4 Charter School is located in Mulberry, Florida. Our school will serve approximately 200 children, our small size allows us to serve our students and their families on a personal level.

Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) is a non-profit corporation serving Florida agriculture workers and their children for more than fifty years. Would you rather have a fulfilling career than just a “job”? At RCMA, we feel lucky to work in fulfilling roles every day. Like one big family, we work hand in hand with families who need allies on their journey toward big dreams. If this sounds like a family you’d like to become a member of, we’d love to hear from you!

BENEFITS:

RCMA offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This includes a $40,000 Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered 100% by RCMA. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan. Employees are eligible to receive 6% Employer Contribution and eligible to participate in a 403B retirement plan. In addition, eligible employees receive holiday pay, personal time off, and tuition assistance.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Reading Intervention Teacher is responsible forteaching studentswho have been identifiedasstruggling readers. Teaching Reading includes being awareofthe FloridaStateStandardsasper thegradelevelof the studentbeing taught. Italsoincludesawareness of theAcademy’s adopted curriculumfor reference; however,asuccessfulReading InterventionTeacher will be ableto developand adapther/hisowncurriculum basedonthe individual needs ofthestudents,empiricaldata, and professionalexperience. TheReading Intervention Teachersharesresponsibility for theacademic success of students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following; however, other duties may be assigned:

The Reading Intervention Teacher is responsible for implementinganeffective reading intervention programwithidentifiedbelow-grade-level students. This canbeaccomplished as follows:

• Submits weekly lesson plans.
• Utilizes a variety of materials, teaching methods, and high academic standards, including the administration of various types of assessments.
• Documents student attendance.
• Documents results of any diagnostic testing completed and/or progress monitoring.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and communicates results of interventions to appropriate stakeholders, including parents.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers on a regular basis.
• Recognizes the need for continuous self-evaluation, continuous improvement, and willingness to learn on the job.

Furthermore,it isexpectedthat the Reading InterventionTeacher willbe ableto workinateam with the restofthe teachersinorderto integrate the curriculum.Familiarity with theacademy’sreadingcurriculum and supportprograms,includingsoftware-based programs, isexpected. A successfulReading Intervention Teacher will beabletoworkwithstudents ofdiversebackgroundsbyaddressingtheir language development needsand cultural assetsandbarrierstolearning.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Toperform this jobsuccessfully, anindividual must beable to performduties satisfactorily while exercisingindependent judgment,initiative,and creativity in order to implement all job duties. Individuals must meet age, medical, moral character, andanyother requirements as defined by Florida Statutes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

In addition to specific instructional tasks, the teacher is also expected to :

• Maintain professionalstandards.
• Contribute to RtI/MTSS meetings on students that thisteacherworks with.
• Complete RtI/MTSS paperwork related to interventions of students served.
• Be willing to attend trainings and workshopsthat will enhance his/her ability toservethe target populationof students.
• Attend monthly parent meetings if needed, and be willing to work occasionally beyond the regular workday.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The Reading Teacher must possess the following minimum educational and professional qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree and/or aMaster's degree in Education.
• A current FL Professional Teaching Certificate, or be eligible to obtain one within 3 months of employment.
• Three to five years of experience intheclassroom, either asaclassroomteacher,teaching assistant,and/or a co-teacher.

OTHER: Abilityto workwith degreedandnon-degreed professionalstaffandfamilies.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience workingwitheconomicallydisadvantagedstudents. Possess a ReadingEndorsementon a FloridaTeaching Certificate, or be willing to work towards obtaining this Endorsement within 3 months of employment.

RCMA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and a drug‑free workplace.

All candidates selected for employment are required to successfully complete a Level 2 fingerprint-based background screening. Additional information is available on the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at the link provided.