LITERACY INTERVENTIONIST - K-5 - MLDAnticipated Opening - August 2024RSU 21 is seeking an experienced literacy teacher leader to serve as a K-5 Literacy Interventionist. As the Literacy Interventionist, you will provide direct student intervention and support staff in the implementation of RSU 21s elementary literacy programs by collaborating with teachers on best practices to support students in their classroom. You will focus on accelerating student learning and sharing strategies that will enhance teachers ability to provide instruction that builds students sense of engagement and will work with administrators and teachers to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support instructional decision-making.Reports to: PrincipalLocation: Mildred L. Day Elementary SchoolQualifications: Love what you do, and the opportunity this position presents especially your ability to help shape and drive a high-performing instructional climate and culture dedicated to improving student outcomes.
A valid Maine teaching certification (020) is required. A valid Maine literacy specialist certification (092) is preferred. An ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree, have experience working at the elementary level, show a strong understanding of systems of intervention and early literacy development, and be able to build meaningful relationships with students, staff, administration, and parents. Numeracy and mathematical intervention experience preferred.
Responsibilities: Work directly with students targeted for interventionCollaborate with teachers and administrators to identify students who may benefit from literacy intervention programmingSupport professional staff to identify appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve academic achievement for all studentsProvide strategic guidance to professional staff by sharing resources, demonstrating effective instructional approaches, and modeling best practicesParticipate in collaborative grade level, content area, and data team meetings to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve focus of instructional planningDeliver measurable results on improving student performance for students receiving interventionCollaborate with building administrators, grade level, and content area teams in setting goals for improved instruction and MTSS implementation and regularly meet to review benchmarks and established data points to assess student progress toward established instructional goalsTeam with school leaders to implement instructional vision and strategic goal-setting at the school-levelCompetencies: Change agent mindset: you see education as a relentless effort towards improving students lives; you believe in your ability to make a difference, and inspire others to believe the same; you are not satisfied with the status quo or the way things have always been done; you see education as a pivotal driver of opportunity Student-centered: you keep students needs central to every action you take and decision you make; you never lose sight of students needs as the districts focal point and North Star Collaborative nature: you comfortably give, receive and incorporate feedback; you dont take criticism personally and you absorb feedback effectively; you enjoy contributing to a shared vision; you pride yourself on personal growth and on helping others grow; youre comfortable with and adept at navigating a diversity of personalities and work stylesFlexibility: you are open-minded and open to change; you embrace new initiatives and adjust team approaches in the face of new evidence, new mandates, or new goals; new directions and new solutions excite you Highly responsive: you are flexible and able to adjust when faced with unexpected, real-time problems/distractions that demand attention; you seize teachable moments to maximize student attention and learning; you can deal with the unexpected, without derailing well-thought out plans, by thinking quickly on your feet and staying focused on big picture goals Relationship-oriented: you recognize the deep importance that relationships with colleagues and stakeholders play in our work; you build rapport and trust with others; youre comfortable with and adept at navigating a diversity of personalities and work styles Lifelong learner: you are committed to continuous self-improvement; you self-reflect on your personal effectiveness routinely; you value continuous improvement to drive consistent high-quality output and growthReasonable Accommodations: RSU 21 will provide accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or applicable law, who has made the district aware of their disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the district. Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Board and reflected in the contract. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of School Directors policy on Evaluation of Certified Staff Members (GCOA).This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is secured.