Intervention Specialist (Mathematics Intervention)

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 59,493 - 81,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick leave

Job summary

Allentown School District is seeking an Early Literacy Intervention Specialist responsible for providing targeted literacy instruction to at-risk students. The role involves individual and small group instruction aimed at enhancing student achievement in early literacy.

Candidates should have a strong background in teaching literacy, data analysis, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, as well as tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Instructional II Certificate preferred.
• Experience with teaching literacy in kindergarten and early grades.
• Ability to analyze student data for individualized instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier II and III literacy instruction.
• Monitor and report student progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and special education facilitators.

Skills

Teaching literacy

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Educational technologies

Job description

Qualifications

• An appropriate valid and current Pennsylvania Instructional II Certificate, preferred, but not required.
• Master's Degree with 5 years successful urban teaching experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with teaching literacy in kindergarten, grade 1 and/or grade 2
• Evidence of proven ability to increase student outcomes in early literacy
• Experience with providing high quality literacy instruction to individual students and small groups
• Ability to analyze data to provide instruction to students to bring their skills to grade level
• Knowledge and experienced use of educational technologies used to support and advance student progress in literacy
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Satisfactory work record and criminal/child abuse clearances (Act 34, 114, and 151).

Salary Range: $59,493-$81,690

Summary

The Early Literacy Intervention Specialist is responsible for Tier II and Tier III literacy instruction to increase student achievement. The Interventionist provides individual or small group instruction to students who are struggling academically. This position is also responsible for monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides high quality literacy instruction to individual students and small groups
• Provides high quality phonological awareness and phonics instruction
• Assesses, designs, and implements interventions targeting specific student needs in the areas of early literacy
• Implements the evidence-based strategies found in the School Improvement Plan
• Administers, analyzes, records, and provides feedback on individual student assessments and bi-weekly monitoring
• Utilizes a rich array of instructional approaches, resources, and technologies to strengthen literacy instruction.
• Collaborates with Special Education facilitators and teachers.
• Collaborates with EL facilitators and teachers.
• Communicates with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress
• Assists in creating schedules and rosters for paraprofessionals and intervention periods

Other

• Performs other tasks as related to the specific priorities and goals of the district.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund
• Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.