SCMS Academic Reading Intervention Specialist

St. Labre Indian School; Pryor (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Labre Indian School is seeking an Academic Reading Intervention Specialist to support students from kindergarten through 4th grade with targeted reading and math skill development.

The role includes one-on-one and small-group work, coordinating with classroom teachers, and coaching staff in reading strategies used in the classroom. Responsibilities include creating daily lesson plans, using progress-monitoring assessments, and aligning interventions with the school’s program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Montana Teaching Certificate or sufficient credits for state accreditation with Reading Endorsement.
• Willingness to learn and adapt reading intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Work with students K–4 to strengthen targeted reading and math skills.
• Develop daily, interactive lesson plans based on student needs.
• Administer and share results of assessments monitoring progress.
• Consult with teachers on reading instruction using progress-monitoring tools.
• Coordinate reading and math instruction with total curriculum.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Strong organizational skills

Superlative interpersonal skills

Maintain high-quality materials

Ability to collaborate with teachers

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university

1–3 years related experience and/or training

Job description

Academic Reading Intervention Specialist

Department: St. Charles Mission School

Report To: School Principal

Job Code: Exempt 9-month position

Salary Grade: Certified Salary Schedule

Approved Date: 07/01/2022

Academic Intervention Specialist works extensively with students, both one-on-one or in small groups, to help them strengthen targeted reading and math skills. The goal is for these students to develop proficiency in the reading skills that contribute to their academic growth. The interventions will address the specific needs of a particular child when regular classroom instruction is not sufficient. This position is responsible for working with students in kindergarten through 4th grade, as well as periodically coaching teachers and support staff in reading strategies that can be used in the classroom.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. *Indicates the non-essential duties and responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts St. Labre’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

1. Complete and pass Safe Environment for the Diocese of Great Falls/Billings
2. Partner with classroom teachers and school staff and actively engage in team-based planning and shared decision-making
3. Consult frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to reading instruction using a progress-monitoring instrument as a base
4. Develop daily, interactive lesson plans and activities that are based on the individual needs of the students
5. Regularly administer, as well as share results of, assessments or surveys which monitor a students abilities and attitudes towards learning and academic achievement
6. Work with teachers to diagnose reading strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials
7. Assist teachers and support staff in implementing the school's reading program
8. Participate in educational conferences, professional development seminars, and workshops
9. Work collaboratively with the classroom teachers and district personnel to coordinate reading and/or math instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students
10. Work with school administration to facilitate the coordination of reading and math program with the total curriculum
11. Must be willing to be trained in the school’s adopted reading intervention programs
12. Facilitate grade level PLC’s
13. Familiar with the RTI process and Tiered Instruction
14. Perform other responsibilities as many, from time to time, be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; and one to three years related experience and/or training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills
2. Strong organizational and management skills
3. Superlative interpersonal skills
4. Ability to maintain materials of a high nature
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the general public
6. Ability to deal effectively with questions and problems, seeking assistance with needed
7. Willingness to continue professional courses as required according to school guidelines
8. Sensitivity to, and appreciation of Native American people and their cultures
9. Ability to teach moral and spiritual values to youth
10. Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for students

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Montana Teaching Certificate or sufficient credits for state accreditation as a teacher with Reading Endorsement.

Valid Montana driver’s license preferred.

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.