Structured Literacy Interventionist
JOB TITLE: Structured Literacy Interventionist
REPORTS TO: Language Department Chair and Wilson Coordinator
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None
STATUS: Salary, 40 hours/week, Teacher Contract
JOB SUMMARY: The Structured Literacy Interventionist uses research- and evidence-based methodology infused with joyful learning to support students in their reading and literacy development, use of technology, and positive self-identity. The Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Interventionist provides intensive, targeted reading intervention that reflects the principles and practices of Structured Literacy to small groups of students. Striving to work as a collaborative team member to instruct and support students in all grades with moderate to severe learning disabilities by utilizing curriculum materials adopted by the school as well as appropriate supplemental and teacher-made materials. This position will play a critical role in partnering with the Head of School and Division Directors.
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DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES (Including Physical Function):
- Commitment to Briarwood’s mission, purpose, and culture.
- Strive to inspire a love of the field of study in students.
- Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support students with different learning styles and teachers in their efforts to advance students with different learning needs.
- Creating a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation.
- Analyzing and utilizing screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring data (including psychoeducational evaluation reports) to develop appropriate lesson plans.
- Delivering prescriptive, explicit, systematic, structured, multi-sensory language instruction.
- Documenting and communicating student progress in written and verbal form to parents and administrators.
- Assisting registrar and administration in class assignment and grouping of students.
- Participating in and providing on-going professional learning related to structured literacy instruction and intervention.
- Collaborating with colleagues in school- and student-improvement activities.
- Maintaining regular attendance as documented by the number of days present and required meetings.
- Exhibiting punctuality as observed in arrival and departure times from building and required meetings
- Work with parents, faculty, and division heads when academic concerns arise regarding students.
- Implement a focus on technology use and adoption within the school.
- Represent the school at educational conferences and associations.
- Attend all staff meetings and staff retreats.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School and the Language Department Chair and Wilson Coordinator.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Certification and/or training in Orton-Gillingham methodology required; Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification preferred.
- Extensive experience and training with dyslexia, progress monitoring measures (such as Acadience or DIBELS), executive functions, and assistive technology strongly preferred.
Experience:
- Experience in independent schools, with a strong background in Structured Literacy
- 3-5 years as a learning specialist, dyslexia interventionist, or related role.
- Exceptionally capable in both written and oral communication
- Excellent organizational and presentation skills
- Technologically savvy, Google Suite
- Working with students with diagnosed learning disabilities and dyslexia, grades 6-12
- Proven success at working collaboratively
- Passionate about the chosen field of study
- Affiliation with professional organizations including but not limited to ASHA, IDA, HBIDA, etc., preferred.
Physical Abilities: Maintain physical ability to complete all essential functions and activities of the position.
The Briarwood Philosophy
"Every student can learn, and every student has the right to be taught in the way he or she learns best."
The Briarwood Core Values
Community through Connection
Our school community is a diverse group of learners who treat each other with kindness and respect.
We value the connections that our faculty and staff make with our students.
We value our partnerships with families.
We strive to ensure that our community offers opportunities for academic, social, and emotional
growth.
Transformation through Confidence
Our faculty create a structured and challenging academic environment. They hold themselves and their students accountable as they build confident, self-advocating learners who are prepared for an ever-challenging and complex world. We set high expectations for social behavior and academic success, which students attain through perseverance and a growth mindset.
Each candidate is expected to understand and support the Briarwood Teaching Philosophy and Core Values.
The Briarwood School offers a competitive health insurance program, retirement benefits, paid time off, and robust professional development opportunities.
The Briarwood School is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Briarwood prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Briarwood School makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.