Literacy Specialist/Interventionist

Support teachers in administering universal screening and progress monitoring assessments. Interpretate reading assessment data to drive instruction and monitor progress. Collaboratively analyze data to make instructional decisions addressing student needs and identify/implement appropriate supports to bring student skills to grade level. Provide Tier 2 & 3 intervention in grades K-6 Co-facilitate data meetings. Promote equity for all students. Prepare and provide explicit, scientifically based instruction to individual students and small groups utilizing a Multi-Tiered System of Support. Collaborate with teachers, principals, and Director of Curriculum in determining tiered resources. Communicate effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis regarding student progress. Collaborate with classroom teachers to align instructional interventions to classroom practice. Monitor and maintain accurate records on student achievement, articulating progress and success. Assist in the scheduling and assignment of students for tiered intervention. Implement targeted interventions and monitor progress towards benchmark goals. Provide modeling, coaching, and consultation in the implementation of best instructional practices in literacy. Provide on-site professional development for literacy and related assessments. Collaborate with Special Education personnel to enhance inclusionary practices. Participate in literacy transition dialogues. Collaborate with the Building Principals, and the Director of Curriculum on the planning and implementation of literacy initiatives. Promote and maintain positive student-teacher-parent relationship. Demonstrate strong commitment to help all students succeed. Maintain professional work habits. Serve on curriculum leadership teams and provide leadership to support literacy initiatives. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Building Principals and Director of Curriculum.