Grand Peak Academy
Location
Colorado Springs, CO | United States
Job description
Grand Peak Academy (GPA) is a kindergarten-eighth grade classical, Core Knowledge charter school committed to providing excellent educational opportunities to students in Northeast Colorado Springs. GPA offers a holistic classical approach to education that implements rigorous academic instruction in conjunction with an active classroom. Our model challenges students to think critically and take active roles in their classrooms and communities. This results in higher achievement and greater engagement in school. Our school gives students the academic and character-building skills they need as learners and leaders.
Purpose statemen t
Grand Peak Academy is seeking a Reading Interventionist for the 2024-2025 school year! This individual will join a committed team of educators to strengthen the foundation of an extraordinary school. In their daily practice, the GPA Reading Interventionist will develop and implement a program addressing the support needs of students leveraging data and evidence-based teaching practices.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
● Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Grand Peak Academy along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues and IDEA.
● Work with individual or small groups of students who are at-risk in reading to provide educational interventions and progress monitoring.
● Instruct Interventionists to implement small group/individual Reading instruction, progress monitoring, and other activities related to Reading support.
● Work with school personnel in the Multi-tiered System of Support/Response to Intervention (MTSS-RTI) process by assisting in determining Read Plans, Intervention Plans and Individualized Education Program services.
● Maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.
● Attend team/parent meetings as required; provide input to teams regarding student academic strengths and weaknesses.
● Maintain data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress during interventions.
● Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Principal or Designee.
Qualifications
● Demonstrated success in growing struggling learners
● Must have a Colorado State license or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a passing score on the Praxis or PLACE exam in your area of concentration
(Elementary Education, Music, Technology, Physical Education etc) or must qualify under ESSA.
● Successfully complete a background check
Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation package which includes comprehensive health benefits, some of which are employer paid and employees have the opportunity to select different plans. Paid vacation as well as sick time.
Salary Range: $50,141-$65,464
This position will be for the 2024-2025 school year
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Salary
$50.14k - $65.46k
