Specialist, Reading Intervention - Elementary

General Description:

The Reading Intervention Specialist-Elementary supports the division’s Response To Intervention (RTI) framework by monitoring and supervising the reading intervention program at the elementary school level. The Specialist also provides coaching and training to elementary school reading interventionists to help ensure student growth and achievement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Provides training and coaching for elementary school reading interventionists and intervention program teachers
• Keeps abreast of current research, methodologies and programs that support reading intervention at the elementary level
• Supports the division’s RTI Framework for reading intervention and remediation at the elementary school level
• Implements and monitors systems and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Assists in administration and evaluation of standardized and informal assessment measures as well as annual evaluations to progress monitor the division’s RTI framework in support of school improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Ability to provide instructional leadership and management of division’s reading intervention programs across grade levels
• Knowledgeable of data analysis, using data to inform instruction and monitor student progress
• Bilingual, in Spanish preferred
• Ability to take initiative and proactively identify opportunities to strengthen one’s team and organization
• Models professionalism, engages in reflection and self-led continuous improvement, and seeks out feedback
• Minimum of three years recent successful experience as a supervisor or lead teacher in the subject area
• Works well in a fast-paced environment; demonstrates flexibility and adaptability with a sense of urgency and zeal for ensuring every student in RPS has access to additional support as needed
• Postgraduate professional license with an endorsement in reading required; endorsement in administration/supervision (or the ability to obtain such endorsement) preferred
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with teachers, administrators, parents and community representatives
• Expansive knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning and Curriculum Frameworks Clear knowledge of VA Educator Performance Standards
• Experience providing professional development and technical assistance to teachers
• Understanding of the RPS Response to Intervention framework, as well as experience implementing and supporting a multi-tiered system of supports
• Understanding of the knowledge, skills and processes for teaching reading at the elementary level

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access the website at: www.rvaschools.net

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable.
Three references names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process.
Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.