Reading Specialist/Interventionist - Virginia Connections Academy

Description School Summary Virginia Connections Academy is a tuition-free online public school available to students throughout the state. Authorized by the Scott County School Division, Virginia Connections Academy is state certified and open to students from all over Virginia. Virginia Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Position Summary and Responsibilities Working from your home in Virginia, the Reading Specialist/Interventionist will manage instructional programs for students with individualized needs and students who require Tier Two and Tier Three researched-based interventions in Reading. The Reading Specialist/Interventionist will participate in the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) process and the required processes of the Virginia Literacy Act. They will provide intervention and progress monitoring for students who have identified gaps based on previous state testing and present performance. They will work closely with other teachers and administration to ensure that the school’s MTSS processes align with increasing student achievement. This person would identify at-risk students based on student grades, screeners, and test scores that are below proficiency level. The Reading Specialist/Interventionist will provide synchronous and asynchronous sessions to meet the individual needs of students. The Reading Specialist/Interventionist will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: Report and administer State Standardized Testing including but not limited to WIDA, VALLSS Screeners, CIP Benchmarks, SOL tests, Work Keys, ASVAB, WIZE. Maintain attendance records, communication logs, MTSS meeting minutes, PLP progress monitoring and documentation Maintain a current grade book Maintain a homeroom and complete required homeroom duties Provide synchronous lessons weekly Monitor asynchronous intervention completion and communicate with administration and families Work closely with reading and English language arts teachers to plan for flexible groupings Write and monitor 504 accommodations Other duties as assigned. Requirements Highly qualified and certified to teach in Virginia in MS and HS, or an educator who has successfully completed the Reading Specialist microcredential course Strong technology skills, especially Google Suite and Zoom Ability to analyze, develop, implement, and track intervention plans and strategies Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Excellent ability to manage time Strong organizational skills Customer focused approach High degree of flexibility Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment Team player track record Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel) Ability to travel several times per year for state testing events, professional development and field trips, at times overnight- required Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.