HVAM, Middle School Reading Interventionist

Company: K12, Inc
Location: Lansing
Posted on: October 14, 2020

Job Description:

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About Us

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HighPoint Virtual Academy Of Michigan

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A Day In The Life

K12 believes in Education for Any One. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the K12 partner school, High Point Virtual Academy of Michigan. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of High Point Virtual Academy of Michigan is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!.

The Reading Intervention Specialist works with "At-Risk" reading students identified by their general education reading teacher to help remediate students who are behind grade level in Reading.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

* Modifies and/or adapts the K12 curriculum in alignment with the state's content standards to meet the unique needs of each student;

* Collaborates with general education teachers to meet the goals of the targeted students through individualized and small group sessions;

* Educates parents on various instructional strategies;

* Prepares appropriate documentation on interventions;

* Proctors achievement and other required testing to students including alternative assessments if required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Do you strive to deliver excellent instruction, support, and guidance to students* Are you driven to focus on students' individual needs* Do you excel at managing the learning process*

If selected, you will participate in a year-long, comprehensive new teacher training and induction program that includes learning about K12 resources, our culture and how to work on our platforms. This program provides an opportunity to meet colleagues and learn the responsibilities required for delivering curriculum in an online environment. You will also learn how to monitor student progress through K12's learning management system, and to be a partner actively working with students and parents to advance each child's learning.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

* Attach a PDF or JPG of your Michigan certification to your K12 profile docs.

* Minimum one year of classroom experience AND

* Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: State of Michigan 6-8 ELA certification

Must meet HQ requirements for grade levels served

Other Required Qualifications:

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Strong organizational skills, presentation skills, and the ability to work without direct supervision

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); Web proficiency

* Flexible schedule with ability to travel up to 10% of the time for meetings

* Ability to pass required background check

Desired Qualifications:

* Experience working with "At Risk" students.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* This is a home-based position

* Must live anywhere in Michigan

* Must be able to attend several in-person events throughout the year

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

K12 is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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