Elementary Reading Intervention Coach

Lake Havasu Unified School District #1; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Job summary

A local school district in Arizona is seeking a Reading Intervention Specialist to provide specialized instruction to struggling readers in elementary schools. The role requires a valid Arizona Teacher Certificate and five years of successful experience as a classroom teacher or reading specialist. This full-time position offers the opportunity to support professional development and assist in interpreting diagnostic assessments, aiming for improved student outcomes in literacy.

Qualifications

• Valid appropriate Arizona Teacher Certificate: Reading Endorsement.
• Master’s Degree in Education preferred (Elementary education, Reading Education, Early Childhood Education preferred).
• Five years successful experience as a classroom teacher or reading specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to struggling readers in elementary schools.
• Assist teachers in scheduling individuals or groups of students for intervention.
• Work with Literacy Coaches to provide professional development opportunities for teachers.

Skills

Knowledge of systematic, explicit phonics instruction

Ability to apply research on effective practices for struggling readers

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to use assessment data to monitor learning and guide instruction

Knowledge of pre-reading strategies

Education

Valid appropriate Arizona Teacher Certificate: Reading Endorsement

Master’s Degree in Education preferred

Job description

A local school district in Arizona is seeking a Reading Intervention Specialist to provide specialized instruction to struggling readers in elementary schools. The role requires a valid Arizona Teacher Certificate and five years of successful experience as a classroom teacher or reading specialist. This full-time position offers the opportunity to support professional development and assist in interpreting diagnostic assessments, aiming for improved student outcomes in literacy.