Reading Interventionist

Second Mile Education; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Mile Education in Boynton Beach, Florida is seeking a Reading Interventionist responsible for coaching and motivating high school students. This role focuses on effective reading interventions that directly impact student reading scores and contribute to their graduation and readiness for college or careers.

The ideal candidate will lead classroom activities, maintain student progress reports, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance educational practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles of secondary education.
• Ability to analyze and use data for program improvement.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach and motivate high school students in reading interventions.
• Provide student-centered learning aligned with academic goals.
• Collaborate with peers to implement educational practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Curriculum knowledge

Secondary education principles

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Reading, English, or ESOL

Job description

Job Summary

The Reading Interventionist is responsible for coaching, motivating, and instructing high school students within the company model, with a specific focus on reading interventions and instruction that directly impact student reading scores resulting in high school graduation and career or college readiness for our students. The Reading Interventionist works closely with the entire staff to help ensure student progress and increase reading outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Provide a learning environment of high student accountability in reading that is student-centered and aligned with the school’s academic goals and specified objectives.
• Provide direction and leadership within the school and classroom by displaying deep and effective working knowledge of the reading process and demonstrating best practices relating to teaching, intervention, and instructional techniques in content area text.
• Maintain, disaggregate, and provide progress‑monitoring reports, reading records, benchmark data, and other student records as required by district or state regulatory guidelines and company policy and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with peers to develop, plan, and implement best educational practices based upon the individual academic needs of the students that are aligned with company goals.
• Participate in professional development courses or activities to maintain appropriate certification or credentials based on position.
• Assist in all initiatives to ensure school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, which are aligned in accordance with company policy and procedures that ensure educational goals are achieved.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of the principles of secondary education
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory
• Knowledge, skills and ability to analyze and use data to drive program improvement
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Reading, English, ESOL
• Certification Requirements (one of the following)
• English 6-12 with ESOL Endorsement
• Reading 6-12 with ESOL Endorsement
• English 6-12 with ESOL Endorsement and Reading Endorsement
• ESOL K-12 with Reading Endorsement
• Minimum one (1) year high school teaching