TEACHER Lower School Reading Intervention Specialist

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IC Imagine Public Charter School located in Asheville NC is in need of an interventionist for reading for struggling learners in Lower School (K-5).

The teacher is expected to plan implement and evaluate a comprehensive curriculum and prepare experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. The teacher should also be prepared to provide leadership and coordination as well as facilitate the efficient operation of the student support program and collaborate with other members of the department in addition to content area personnel to vertically align curriculum while providing access for students with support plans.

Salary based on IC Imagines Certified/ Licensed Teachers Salary Schedule .

Year-end bonus for all employees contingent upon available funding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach small groups of students in their areas of need forreading
• Create a safe welcoming instructional environment that supports diverse learners
• Support the Lower School CLIMB Program (enrichment/intervention time)
• Utilize evidence-based programs for instruction assessment and progress monitoring
• Assess progress monitor and report results to the problem-solving team and core teachers
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Communicate frequently with students families about progress and proficiency
• Communicate consistently with colleagues and administrators to ensure continuity of academic programming
• Use resources to plan implement and evaluate instructional practices necessary to align with the NC Standard Course of Study; seek out additional resources if necessary
• Engage in ongoing professional learning in areas of student needs
• Design instruction appropriate for all students that reflects an understanding of relevant content and is based on continuous and appropriate assessment
• Work with the lower school leadership team to monitor and respond to student learning.
• Plan and provide professional development for lower school teachers and provide follow up coaching and support to teachers as needed.
• Follow the processes laid out in the faculty handbook
• Perform additional duties including but not limited to supervision during non-instructional time attending after school events and meetings participating in enrollment activities and registration events during and leading into the Open Enrollment period
• Adhere to all legal and ethical requirements of the teaching profession and set an example for others to do the same

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to hold overarching organizational vision in mind while attending to details
• Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making practices as well as observation listening and coaching
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students families school administrators teachers and families
• Ability to analyze data and make data-based decisions
• Proficient in long-term and daily lesson planning
• Consistent in record keeping
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task in a busy environment
• Advanced proficiency with Google Suite applications specifically Drive Docs and Sheets

Experience and Education:

• Bachelors Degree required
• Valid North Carolina teaching license preferred
• Masters Degree and 10 years teaching experience preferred
• Training in Orton Gillingham Wilson Multisensory Math or similar evidence-based interventions preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing kneeling squatting reaching and bending
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Required Experience:

IC