READING INTERVENTIONIST-WAE

About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe

4701 S Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202

https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroe

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a dedicated and innovative Reading Interventionist to support district-wide literacy initiatives and improve reading outcomes for youth. This grant-funded position is ideal for an experienced educator who is passionate about literacy instruction, coaching teachers, and helping struggling readers develop the skills needed for academic success.

As a Reading Interventionist, you will provide targeted reading interventions, support implementation of evidence-based literacy practices, and deliver instructional coaching to educators across multiple campuses. You will work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and stakeholders to strengthen literacy instruction, monitor student progress, and promote the use of high-quality instructional materials grounded in the Science of Reading.

If you are an instructional leader who enjoys building teacher capacity, analyzing student data, and creating meaningful opportunities for student growth, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on literacy achievement throughout the district.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
A master's degree from an accredited university or college in educatlon, reading, Ilteracy, or related field with Louisiana certffication (according to Bulletin 746) reading specialist certification, preferred.

Minimum of five (5) years experlence in teaching in English or ELA. Documented and proven results in working with students who have reading difficulties as a reading Interventionist or in a similar role. Working knowledge of high-quality reading curriculum and comfort using technology to enhance reading instruction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Exhibits the following:

• Is punctual for work
• is dependable (attendance, wise use oftime, planning, notifies supervisor in timely manner when absent)
• Uses suggestions for improvement
• Communicates In a positive and professional manner with students, parents, and other adults

Job Specification

The Reading Interventionist provides direct literacy intervention services and instructional coaching to support student achievement and improve reading outcomes across the district. This position is responsible for assisting educators with the implementation of evidence-based literacy practices, analyzing student performance data, and supporting district literacy initiatives aligned with the Science of Reading.

Work includes providing targeted interventions for struggling readers, coaching teachers, supporting literacy program implementation, monitoring student progress, facilitating professional development activities, and ensuring consistent instructional practices across campuses. The incumbent collaborates with teachers, administrators, and stakeholders to strengthen reading instruction and improve academic outcomes for youth.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Provides targeted literacy intervention to support struggling readers and improve student achievement.
• Coaches and supports teachers in implementing evidence-based reading instruction and literacy best practices.
• Uses student data to guide instruction and monitor literacy growth and intervention effectiveness.
• Supports district-wide literacy initiatives aligned with the Science of Reading and High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).
• Collaborates with educators and stakeholders to strengthen literacy programming and student outcomes.
• Provides professional development and training to build instructional capacity across campuses.
• Supports grant implementation and program reporting to ensure fidelity and sustainability of literacy initiatives.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Part time, WAE

Compensation:$45.00-$50.00 hourly

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

[email protected]