Innovation Reading Intervention - JOB ID# 14438

Capitol Region Education Council; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance Plans

Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance

Disability & Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement & Professional学习

Job summary

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) is seeking a Reading teacher for the CREC Academy of Science and Innovation. You will deliver targeted literacy interventions, collaborate with educators, and lead structured literacy sessions in a diverse, justice-minded school community.

You will assess student progress, participate in teams, and utilize technology and proven literacy strategies to support learners at multiple levels. CREC offers robust benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required and CT certification in English or Reading and Language Arts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the science of literacy and evidence-based reading instruction.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; collaboration in PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction with Tier II/III interventions and support core Tier I instruction.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and coaches to design literacy instruction.
• Lead or co-lead structured literacy intervention classes using evidence-based practices.
• Regularly assess and document student progress to guide interventions.
• Administer federal, state, and local assessments as needed.
• Participate in team meetings, planning, data analysis, and family communication.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Literacy instruction

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CT English Certification (015) or Reading & Language Arts Consultant (097)

CT Certification 102 (Remedial Reading/Language Arts)

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Educator platforms / LMS

Job description

Position Summary

CREC seeks a talented Reading teacher for a teaching position at the CREC Academy of Science and Innovation. You are a committed educator looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset. To find out more about CREC Magnet Schools and locations visit: crecschools.org.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct instruction through small-group and individualized Tier II and Tier III interventions, as well as support strong core instruction at the Tier I level.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, instructional coaches, and support staff to design and implement responsive literacy instruction across all tiers.
• Lead or co-lead structured literacy intervention classes, incorporating evidence-based practices grounded in the science of literacy.
• Regularly assess, monitor, and document student progress to inform instruction and determine appropriate intervention pathways.
• Administering federal, state, and local assessments as needed.
• Participate fully in team meetings, department planning, data analysis sessions, and family communication processes.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

Intrapersonal Competencies

• Demonstrate a dedication to all learners especially those historically marginalized.
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.

Interpersonal Competencies

• Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
• Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.
• Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those who have been historically marginalized due to background, demographics, neurodiversity, ability, or culture.

Cognitive Competencies

• Utilize in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to engage learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.
• Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students' diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.
• Employ techniques for developing students' skills of metacognition, self-regulation, and perseverance.

Instructional Competencies

• Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
• Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
• Uses technology in the service of learning and completing professional responsibilities (e.g., various learning platforms, gradebook, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).

Reading Teacher Competencies

• Deep understanding of CT Common Core Standards for reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language.
• Skill in differentiating instruction for diverse learners, including those with special needs and English Language Learners (ELLs).
• Familiarity with recent research in reading and writing acquisition and ability to transfer knowledge to lesson planning.
• Skill in using a data review process to plan targeted instruction for small-groups of students or individual students.
• Designs and implements assignments, assessments, and rubrics that align with standards-based grading (SBG) to accurately measure and provide feedback on student proficiency on learning objectives.
• Experience with integrating technology (e.g., educational software, online platforms).

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Valid CT certification in English (015) or Reading and Language Arts Consultant (097)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the science of literacy and evidence-based reading instruction
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Capacity to collaborate effectively with colleagues in a professional learning community
• Preferred:
  • CT Certification 102 (Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, Grades 112)
  • Experience supporting foundational literacy development
  • Experience providing literacy interventions at the middle school level and high school level in grades 6-10
  • Familiarity with data-driven instruction, universal screening tools, and diagnostic literacy assessments

Travel Requirements

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful teachers require the ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. Teachers are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Comprehensive benefit time package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
• Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!

Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudiceranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditionsthat harm people from systematically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

Disclaimer Statement

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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