Middle School Reading Interventionist - Ohio Connections Academy

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The Middle School Reading Interventionist will provide support to students who are at risk of reading deficiencies, and/or on Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans (RIMPs). Experience with Ohio approved reading intervention programs, as well as a passion for effectively utilizing targeted small group LiveLessons for interventions is preferred but not required. A valid Ohio teaching license, with preference to Grades 6-8 ELA licensure, is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzing student data, including providing quarterly reports to OCA’s governing Board.


• Working with individual students or small groups over the phone or in LiveLesson in alignment with Ohio’s high dosage tutoring requirements for students on RIMPs 


• Supporting and implementing high-quality state approved intervention programs


• Collaborating with other ELA teachers and OCA Interventionists in teaching and planning


• Assisting with virtual and in person testing, including benchmark, dyslexia, and state testing.


• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in Ohio


• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)


• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written


• Highly organized and punctual


• Student and family focused approach


• High degree of flexibility


• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment


• Team player track record


• Strong interpersonal skills which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds


• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families


• Ability to work remotely, while traveling occasionally for in-person meetings and testing


• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication