Stella Elementary Charter Academy Literacy Interventionist

Job Description: Literacy Interventionist

Reporting to: School Principal

Location: Stella Elementary Charter Academy

Status: Full Time, Exempt; TEMPORARY for a two year period

Summary: The Instructional Interventionist works closely with teachers and administrators to plan and execute a comprehensive plan to increase student achievement. TheInstructional Interventionist will manage academic programs that support student populations in general education, special education, and those that need additional interventions. They will also streamline schoolwide intervention programs, instructional strategies and analyze data; manages instructional student activities during and after school, in addition to Saturdays and vacation for students that need additional support (in person or through video conferencing); leads professional development with faculty and parents; works in conjunction with Department and Grade Level Leads, and Inclusive Education department.

ABOUT US:

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with seven public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch.

Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang (고향), and Growth.

Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in listening to all stakeholders' r voices, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development.

Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Qualifications:

• Valid CA Clear Multiple Subject Credential
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience in the classroom
• Experience serving students of color and students that qualify for free and reduced lunch (preferred)
• Successful data-backed experience teaching grades Kindergarten through Fourth Grade; experience with various grade levels
• Successful experience teaching groups of students for intervention (desired)
• Management/ Leadership experience (desired)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Spanish Fluency (preferred)
• Experience in differentiated and intervention supports
• History of producing dramatic, measurable student achievement gains

Please note:

Effective, January 1, 2025: Under Education Code section 44939.5, you must provide a complete list of all prior employment with any school district, county office of education, charter school, or state special school, including part-time and substitute roles. You can provide your complete prior employment history within the work experience section of the application. Failure to disclose this information may be considered dishonesty in the hiring process or during employment.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following):

• Collaborate with general education teacher, school instructional team to analyze key student data
• Support with small group testing administration
• Plan and facilitate small group instruction based on data analysis
• Conducts pull out and/or push-in sessions for students during the school day to reinforce and practice remedial skills
• Communicates with teacher and parents about student needs and progress
• Attends and actively participates in multi-tiered support system meetings with other teachers
• Collaborate with teachers to refine procedures within the classroom
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to improve school-wide learning goals
• Any other duties as assigned

Coordinator Traits:

• Belief that every child is deserving an excellent education which prepares him/her for college and life beyond
• Demonstrated ability to teach whole child in an inclusive setting using modifications and accommodations
• Willingness to receive feedback, engage in frequent dialogue and ability to self-reflect
• Life-long learner
• Ability to organize and analyze data to improve school practices
• Ability to embrace and uphold schoolwide systems and expectations
• Capacity to create additional school intervention programs within current academic programs
• Excellent data analysis skills to improve overall students achievement
• Creative ability to lead PD for teachers and parents to better support students who need more instructional support to achieve
• Industriousness and enthusiasm: doing whatever it takes to ensure the school's and, ultimately, the students' success
• Humility and receptiveness to feedback
• Collaborative
• Belief in data-driven instruction
• Firm, kind approach to managing student behavior
• Resilience in recover quickly from difficulties, challenges, and hurdles
• Persevere to continue steadfastly on the path towards student academic goal
• Ability to maintain a positive and growth mindset
• Flexibility to run and lead intervention for students
• Passion for excellence in academic excellence
• Ability to put Ideas into practice
• Technologically competent
• Entrepreneurial spirit and creative problem solver
• Sense of humor and love of teaching

Salary and Benefits:

Salary: BSS Teacher Salary Scale placement

Status: Full Time, this role will fall on a teacher calendar

Start Date: An exceptional candidate will assume a full time role ASAP..

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, STRS retirement matching, life insurance, short-term disability, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.

Other Benefits:

• Laptop
• Complimentary ClassPass membership
• Job-embedded mentor program for new coordinators with an intern or preliminary teaching credential
• Instructional Leaders as Principals
• School Counselors to support with family engagement and communication