Literacy Now Hiring for Part-Time Reading Interventionist (2022-2023 School Year) Gulfton Area at Houston, TX Full Time

Job Title: Part-Time Reading Interventionist (2022-2023 School Year)

Job Status: Part-time Salaried, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Area Program Manager

Job Description: Interventionists are responsible for the supervision and safety of program participants while creating and delivering an engaging learning experience.

Required Skills: Interventionists must have a strong desire to work with youth and a passion for making a difference. Previous experience working with youth and a Bachelor’s degree (degree in Education preferred) is a must. In addition, interventionists will have strong communication and problem-solving skills and a willingness to be part of a team.

Program Delivery:

Interventionists are ultimately responsible for the supervision and safety of program participants. Interventionists will:

· Provide a safe, fun, engaging, and welcoming environment.

· Create & deliver lesson plans. Follow curriculum as outlined in Reading Intervention manuals.

· Develop a relationship with each student in his/her group.

· Maintain order and engage students within his/her groups.

· Monitor each student’s ongoing progress and keep a file on each student including but not limited to pre/mid/post-testing, as well as monthly progress monitoring tracking for the students in their group.

· Attend and help facilitate parent engagement workshops for his/her site, which may be scheduled at times outside of his/her regular work schedule, including early mornings and/or evenings.

· Develop and maintain strong parent partnerships for each student frequent and ongoing communication through phone calls, emails, or any communication applications determined by Literacy Now or the school.

· Demonstrate operational knowledge of the internet and web-based technologies.

· With guidance from the Site Coordinator, maintain contact with teachers regarding the progress of students, any concerns that arise during tutoring, & any student-specific needs expressed.

· Follow guidance and direction from the Site Coordinator, Instructional Coach, Area Program Manager, and Program Director for program delivery.

· Maintain program supplies by performing ongoing inventory and requesting supplies when needed (minimum 2-week lead time).

Other Responsibilities:

· Ensure the Literacy Now Reading Intervention program maintains the highest standards and quality programming.

· Ensure the safety of children at all times. At no time should a child be left unsupervised.

· Report and document incidents as outlined in the Guidance Methods in the Literacy Now staff manual.

· Adhere to the Health & Safety guidelines outlined in the Literacy Now staff manual, including reporting all accidents, incidents, suspected/reported the abuse to parents & emergencies (school lockdowns, etc.)

· Always carry student roster.

· Ensure all classroom environments & activities are safe; report & remove all broken equipment.

· Daily maintenance of classroom – keep your table and surrounding area free of clutter and debris, store all materials in a neat & organized manner, and sanitize your tutorial table at the beginning and end of the day.

· Be a good role model and always display strong character values and respect for students, co-workers, and faculty.

· Arrive at work on time with a positive attitude and ready to work.

· Attend all meetings and trainings.

· Respect and abide by all policies and procedures set forth by Literacy Now. Read your employee manual.

· Wear appropriate business attire – no jeans or shorts on school campuses.

Safety & Risk Management

· In-house trainings must be complete and renewed annually before working with youth.

· Interventionists should be aware that all information published on a blog or public website (Facebook, etc.) is publicly accessible. You are advised to be mindful that the information you post on the Internet will likely be seen by members of the Literacy Now community and could reflect poorly on your character. Therefore, information posted on public websites that reflects poor character values is putting your job at risk.

· Interventionists may not be alone with or have contact with children they meet in Literacy Now programs outside Literacy Now. This includes babysitting, sleepovers, riding in cars, conversing on the phone via spoken word or text, through online media, or inviting children to their homes.

Work Schedule

The Interventionist position is part-time, running from the last week of August to April. The employee is expected to be in his/her tutoring space at the time determined by the Program Director, for that program site (see site schedule), as well as for training and regularly scheduled meetings (see calendar). The schedule may change due to unforeseen circumstances. The above schedule may not contain all mandatory training and meeting dates.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

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Schedule:

Work Location: One location