American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for a K-3 Reading Specialist for the 2022-2023 school year. Candidates must be certified, highly qualified, and possess an Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Provides high quality intervention needed to move students to grade level proficiency
• Oversees and guides paraprofessionals in developing high quality instruction
• Based upon student performance data, assists teams in locating intervention resources and ensures implementation of agreed upon intervention plans
• Monitors the grades, testing data, 45 day screener actions, intervention placement, intervention actions, SST/MTSS placement, and other critical data for students that are identified in the following sub-groups: 504, ELL, Bottom 30%, IEP, SPED
• Utilizes tracking system to maintain lists of students participating in interventions.
• Recommends interventions for teachers and paraprofessionals and oversees actions plans based on student performance data
• Supports teachers in the use and interpretation of screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments to improve student achievement in reteach and application lab classes
• Provides math or literacy interventions as necessary for identified students
• Maintains records of interventions and progress monitoring to ensure process fidelity
• Assists in developing intervention plans for identified students within the MTSS process
• Supports the school’s MTSS committee and ensure all necessary documentation is completed pertaining to evidenced-based interventions
• Assists with district benchmark assessments using the schedule set by campus administration
• Participates in any test coordinator pre-test trainings, and assist the campus Assistant Director with any state testing procedures or protocol
• Analyzes and provides previous year state assessment data to all teachers, and uses this data to make informed program decisions for the new school year
• Participates in planning and implementing on-going staff development
• Attends required coaching trainings and professional development
• Attends PLC/SST Team, Campus and District meetings/trainings as directed
• Creates a Move on When Reading literacy plan as required by ADE
• Submits DIBELS benchmark data to ADE three time annually as outlined by Move On When Reading literacy data requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Valid AZ Teaching Certificate with Reading Endorsement
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Preferred Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience as a K-3 Reading Specialist

American Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.

Interested candidates are encouraged to complete an online application and submit the following supporting documentation:

• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint card
• Current resume
• Letters of recommendation (2-3)
• Additional applicable certificates and endorsements

If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to jobs@charter.one.