Reading Interventionist/Reading Recovery Teacher

Crystal Lake School District 47 has an opening for a Reading Interventionist/Reading Recovery Teacher. The goal of this position is to provide resources, diagnostic services, and supplemental reading programming for selected at-risk students. Reading interventionists/Reading Recovery teachers will also provide academic and behavioral interventions for students based on student needs as identified through the MTSS framework. 

 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate data collection, data-based problem solving, and data-based decision making through the guidelines of the MTSS framework
• Provide flexible interventions to students identified through the MTSS framework utilizing a variety of tools and resources
• Plan and implement academic and/or behavioral instruction for small groups of students
• Assess the progress of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Communicate with families, teachers, and administrators regarding the progress of students
• Maintains and completes records as required by Reading Recovery Guidelines and District 47 MTSS Guidelines
• Maintains and improves professional competence through reading Reading Recovery Continuing Contact and other staff development opportunities
• Attends staff meetings at building and district level and serves on committees as needed
• Participate in curriculum development and district initiatives
• Participate in faculty committees and student activities
• Report to building administrators

 
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
• Reading Specialist required
• Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Student teaching and/or experience in a K-3 classroom

 
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, effective interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, and organization
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking and lifting equipment and materials
• High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially

 
Please Include:   3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet
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