Reading Interventionist (West Forest Intermediate School)

JOB TITLE: Reading Interventionist

REPORTS TO: Principal(s)

ANNUAL CALENDAR DAYS: 9 months, 187 days

POSITION SUMMARY

OCS is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Reading Interventionist to provide targeted literacy support to students through evidence-based instructional practices. This position requires expertise in the science of reading and experience providing intensive, targeted intervention utilizing an approved dyslexia-specific intervention program (from the current or previous ALSDE-approved lists) as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, English Learner, or reading intervention teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in education.

Must hold appropriate Alabama Professional Educator Certificate.

7-10 years of teaching experience, preferred.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide intensive, systematic reading intervention to small groups of students.

Implement evidence-based instructional strategies grounded in the science of reading.

Differentiate instruction based on individual student needs and assessment data.

Monitor student progress through ongoing formative assessments.

Administer diagnostic reading assessments to identify specific areas of need.

Analyze assessment data to inform instructional planning and intervention strategies.

Maintain accurate records of student progress and intervention effectiveness.

Collaborate with classroom teachers to align intervention with core instruction.

Work closely with classroom teachers, special education staff, and administrators.

Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress.

Participate in professional learning communities and data team meetings.

Contribute to school-wide literacy improvement initiatives.

Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY

Employment is for 9 months, 187 days. Salary to be determined, commensurate with the salary matrix, credentials, and experience.

PLEASE NOTE

All candidates must submit to a background check. Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by the Alabama State Department of Education.

The Opelika Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

The Opelika Board of Education is required by law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.