Reading Interventionist ($5,000 Annual Bonus for Certified Staff)

The Opportunity: PLA's Reading Interventionists (RI) are instrumental in increasing scholar motivation and supporting the educational growth of scholars throughout our schools.  Reading Interventionists continually analyze scholar data to determine scholar needs.  PLA's Reading Interventionists then use scripted lesson plans to respond to scholars' needs, teaching small groups of scholars throughout the day.  As a Reading Interventionist at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will work with varying groups and grade levels of scholars, rotating among classrooms, to support scholars with literacy skills.

The Details: 

Key Deliverables: 

• Responsible for ensuring each scholar increases by a minimum of 10% proficiency in ELA  per year on the state accountability assessment
• Meet with assigned scholars daily for 30 minutes of Tier 2 instruction
• Track growth data and ensure 100% of the scholars you serve either meet or exceed expected annual growth gains
• Utilize instructional strategies and research-based intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identified scholars
• Use data-driven instruction to help close the achievement gap of identified scholars
• Coordinate groupings and rotations with TOR, SPED, IA, and other supporting staff

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid teacher certification preferred
• Experience working with a scripted intervention program 
• Proven success in raising scholar achievement
• Understanding/previous experience providing individual support for scholars

The Network:

PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model.  In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities.  

The Campus:

Discovery Creative Pathways (DCP) Harper Woods is a tuition-free charter school supporting K-8 scholars in the Harper Woods, MI area. Through a rigorous curriculum and high-quality instruction, our educators foster a love for learning. DCP Harper Woods embraces innovative teaching methods and technologies to enhance the learning experience and prepare students for the challenges of the future.

Offering a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as Girls/Boys Basketball, Soccer, Dance, Martial Arts, Drama Club, Cheerleading, Garden Club, and Tutoring . These activities make our school unique by providing opportunities for students to develop their skills, explore new interests, and build social connections. DCP Harper Woods prides itself on its ability to work closely with support staff, educators, and families to create a sense of joy and belonging for all scholars.

Compensation and benefits:

PLA's Reading Interventionists receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to salary, you will receive: 

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Monthly professional development opportunities, including participation in our annual Leader Institute
• Opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other School Leaders in the network
• Incentive and bonus opportunities

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.