Reading Interventionist

Description

Derby Academy is a co-educational Pre-K through 8 day school in Hingham, Massachusetts. Guided by the school’s motto – “Improve Both Mind and Heart” – Derby educators provide students with a joyful and rigorous academic environment while also infusing values and character development in their guidance of children. 

Derby seeks a compassionate and collaborative full-time Reading Interventionist to lead the support of our most vulnerable readers, Pre-K through Grade 3, while working collaboratively with teachers and caregivers. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience: 

• Leading and facilitating literacy screenings three times per year, Grades Pre-K through 3
• Making data-driven decisions to identify students who need targeted reading instruction or intervention
• Providing differentiated and targeted intervention for students with identified needs
• Collaborating with teachers to modify instruction within the classroom and helping co-create differentiated student learning plans
• Monitoring the progress of identified students
• Selecting or designing intervention(s) that match the need(s) of each student
• Interpreting neuropsychological and educational evaluations
• Understanding students with diverse learning profiles
• Demonstrating a proven track record of closing gaps with struggling readers
• Clearly communicating with caregivers in support of their child’s learning
• Committing to ongoing professional development
• Embracing additional independent school faculty responsibilities, as needed

Requirements

Ideal Qualifications: 

• Masters degree in Education with concentration in Reading, Literacy, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of teaching and/or intervention experience, preferably with younger children
• Certification in methods such as Wilson or Orton-Gillingham
• Experience using a variety of reading assessments and screening tools
• Experience with Heggerty, Fundations, UFLI, or a comparable phonics curriculum
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
• Experience working collaboratively with a team

A competitive salary and benefits package includes generous funding of professional development. 

Derby Academy is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive educational community and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, color, veteran status, physical ability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin or any other state or federally protected classifications. Derby Academy is an equal opportunity employer. 

Derby Academy values inclusivity and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds or who have experience in cultural competency work to apply. 

Interested candidates should submit their application, complete with cover letter, resume, and references. No phone calls, please.