Reading Intervention Teacher (Reading Lab) 1.0 FTE-Hastings Middle School

Job Description

• Reading Lab is a reading intervention course focused on students’ reading abilities.
• Students that are appropriately placed read significantly below grade level and meet the entrance criteria.
• The intention is to support students with needs beyond classroom differentiation.
• Class time is divided between direct instruction for reading accuracy, fluency and comprehension; independent reading; guided reading in small groups; and independent writing.
• Students interact with high interest text at a level that best supports their growth.
• Homework is not assigned; however, Reading Lab supports the students’ Language Arts, or other content areas,  after school reading requirements.
• Data is collected throughout the year to monitor progress and determine eligibility for exit.

Requirements
Experience with reading intervention instruction required.
K-12 Reading licensure preferred.
Other licensure potentially accepted: Middle Level 5-8 Language Arts/Communications

Successful candidates for this position demonstrate:

• Flexibility and high quality strategies with struggling readers in grades 5 through 8.
• Collaborative relationships with classroom teachers.
• Experience in gathering and analyzing data (NWEA Reading, BAS, as well as ongoing formative assessments).

Compensation:  In accordance with Ed MN Teacher Master Contract