Reading Intervention Teacher Jobs

Bridges seeks a Reading Intervention Teacher to support our literacy program in the Elementary School level classrooms (K-5). This is a 10-month position that reports to the Elementary Assistant Principal.

COVID-19 vaccine required for school staff. School follows DC Dept. of Health's safety guidelines and requirements for schools.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will:

• Masters’ Degree in the education field (Reading Preferred).
• Demonstrate excellent behavior management skills.
• Possess the ability to listen, lead and follow
• Be committed to their own learning.
• Possess Orton-Gillingham Certification.
• Have experience in data collection.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
• Have 2 years of successful experience in implementing reading intervention in a pullout setting.
• Have knowledge and proficiency in teaching phonics, word study and grammar.
• Have 5-7 years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Have a record of accomplishment being a team player and community minded.
• Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Collaborating with classroom teachers and Literacy Coordinator on students’ readiness to exit reading intervention.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Develop and implement remediation plans based on student need.
• Preparing and implementing reading intervention programs with fidelity using Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading and Leveled Literacy Instruction (LLI)
• Attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours.
• Participating in parent/teacher conferences and Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) meetings.
• Facilitating a collaborative relationship with teachers, parents, and administrators to provide regular updates on students’ reading progress.
• Administering quarterly and ongoing assessments to determine students’ reading progress.
• Maintain data on student progress.
• Provide professional development to classroom teachers on the components of Reading Instruction.
• Contributing productively to the school as a whole.
• Engaging parents and families in their student's learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Collaborating with classroom teachers and literacy coordinator on reading strategies and tools to support student learning.

SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary is based on educational level, certification(s), and years of experience. Employees will be contracted yearly. Contracts will be renewed according to evaluations and staff interest. Health benefits (medical & dental), disability insurance, and a retirement plan: 401-(k) or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan.

To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees. Bridges is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Spanish-speakers and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.