Reading Interventionist

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing School District seeks a literacy intervention teacher to ensure every student reads on grade level by year end, through pull-out support, tutoring, and data-driven instruction. You will work with school leaders and teachers to deliver world-class ELA instruction in an urban setting, build inclusive classrooms, and provide instructional coaching to colleagues.

Interested candidates should have a bachelor's in education or ELA and be aligned with the district's mission and values;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or ELA-related field.
• Michigan teaching certificate with reading endorsement preferred.
• Experience in urban education settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise of reading.
• Provide world-class instruction in ELA to students needing intervention.
• Use data to guide and differentiate instruction.
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from leaders, colleagues, students, and PD sessions.
• Build relationships with students and parents to foster a safe, welcoming learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned to support the district's mission.

Skills

Reading instruction

Data-driven differentiation

ELA instruction

Relationship building

Instructional coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or ELA-related field

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with reading endorsement (BR/BT)

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District's team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring new literacy intervention teachers. This individual will ensure no students fall behind in literacy through pull-out support, individual tutoring, and other supplemental work. They will work hand-in-hand with school leadership and teachers to ensure all students read on grade level by the end of the year.

Teachers must work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best education experience to all students.

This individual will also support other teachers in the building through instructional coaching.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or ELA-related field (i.e. English, Creative Writing, Journalism, etc.)
• Previous experience working with students in an urban education setting
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a reading endorsement (i.e. BR, BT)
• Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
• Training in CRPBIS and other related instructional methodologies

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise of reading
• Provide world-class instruction in ELA to students in need of intervention support
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).