Reading Intervention Specialist

TGS Reading Intervention Specialist - Contracted Position

Thank you for your interest in working with The Graham School! We are a 9-12 charter high school in Columbus, Ohio. As a contracted member of the Graham Family of Schools, we are committed to fostering each child’s unique potential and curiosity within a safe, nurturing environment. Students engage in authentic, standards-based learning experiences that involve growth in academics and strong connections to our community. A school culture of quality and character empowers students, as life-long learners, to care for themselves, each other, and the world.

An ideal TGS candidate is someone who:

• Has a growth mindset
• Has strong time management and organization skills
• Understands that family involvement is integral to student success and has strong collaboration skills
• Is committed to meeting the needs of every child in a diverse population
• Is a life-long learner and actively engages in professional learning
• Is a self-starter interested in working in a fast-paced school environment that requires flexible roles
• Is solutions oriented
• Seeks out and implements feedback
• Brings positivity to teamwork and keeps an open mind
• Has a sense of humor (we work hard, but like to have fun while doing it!)
• Embraces the spirit of “Yes, and…”

Compensation:

This position starts at $40/hour for between 10 - 20 contracted hours/week. 

High School Inclusion or Reading Specialist

TGS embraces fully-inclusive classrooms with pull out support for goals on the IEP. Reading Intervention Specialists provide essential support to meet the needs of students with disabilities in the general education setting. Reading Intervention Specialists provide assessment services and, if needed, develop, implement, and supervise Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). In collaboration with classroom teachers and parents/guardians, Reading Intervention Specialists support and monitor student progress towards IEP goals for basic reading, and play a crucial role in communicating needs, services, and accommodations to staff and parents/guardians.

Reading Intervention Specialists must be patient, flexible, and empathetic when working with students, families, and colleagues. Additionally, Reading Intervention Specialists should possess strong organizational skills, be effective communicators and facilitators of large group discussions, and be able to speak and write clearly and succinctly using plain language.

Reading Intervention Specialists will:

• Serve as the case manager responsible for meeting the basic reading minutes students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all assigned students
• Plan challenging and engaging lessons based on the Common Core State Standards for small groups or 1:1
• Differentiate instruction to support all students in the learning process
• Plan, support and collaborate with fellow educators and staff
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student work and use data to guide instruction
• Communicate proactively and professionally
• Implement school-wide norms and positive behavioral interventions and supports in the small group setting

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow and excel professionally. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. The responsibilities and experiences listed above are intended as a guide; we do not expect candidates to check every box. If you believe you can meet the expectations and responsibilities of this position, we want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work.

Apply Here: https://www.thegrahamfamilyofschools.org/Employment.aspx 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

An offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of a background check. TGS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of TGS to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, parental, family, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state or federal law. TGS does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, immigration status or citizenship, race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, religious affiliation, creed, mental or physical disability, age, parental, family, marital status, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment, admission, or educational program or activities.