The K-3 Reading Corps Interventionist is placed at an elementary school to provide supplemental practice to children in kindergarten through third grade to develop their reading skills. The Reading Corps Interventionist will use scripted, evidence-based literacy interventions as guided by his or her coaches and will conduct weekly 1-minute assessments to ensure each student is on track to read at grade level. This is an AmeriCorps service member position.
Service Activities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Early Literacy Intervention and Assessment
• Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with students using scripted, evidence-based literacy interventions provided by Reading Corps; achieve a high degree of fidelity to the scripted interventions.
• Assist children in improving their reading skills and abilities to reach grade level expectations.
• Provide opportunities for family literacy involvement for Reading Corps students, including implementing the Reading Corps family engagement literacy intervention - Read at Home! (RAH!).
• Develop and maintain a weekly tutoring schedule for students to allow for a minimum of 15-20 children (full-time members) or 8-10 children (half-time members) to receive daily 20-minute reading tutoring sessions.
• Identify students who qualify for Reading Corps tutoring services based on a Reading Corps-designated assessment with direction from the Internal Coach and Master Coach.
• Assess, with a high level of accuracy, students’ continual progress using tri-annual benchmark assessments and ongoing progress monitoring assessments.
• Provide complete, accurate, and timely documentation of students’ data, including weekly progress scores and interventions using an online database; maintain confidentiality of all student data
• Regularly review student data with Internal Coach and Master Coach to gauge the effectiveness of the literacy intervention being used and determine if a change in strategy is necessary.
• Participate in coaching sessions (includes observation of interventionist); act on constructive feedback from coaching sessions.
Communication
• Communicate and interact with students in a manner both age and developmentally appropriate.
• Build professional relationships and communicate regularly with classroom teachers, Internal Coach, and the Master Coach regarding student schedules, interventions, student progress, etc.
• Communicate effectively with Reading Corps staff and site personnel.
Attendance
• Regular, timely attendance during school hours each day Monday-Friday, along with before and after school hours as scheduled.
• Serve for the full service term. Please refer to the Is K-3 Reading Corps Right for You hand out for additional details.
• Attend all required Reading Corps-sponsored training sessions, meetings, and coaching sessions; travel as necessary.
• Commit to service for the full service term, serving the total commitment of hours within the term. Please refer to the Is K-3 Reading Corps Right for You hand out for additional details about the service term commitment.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
• Attend site-sponsored activities (e.g., family night, book fairs, etc.) and participate in site-sponsored meetings or other activities.
• Attend regional AmeriCorps events and National Days of Service.
• Other functions as indicated by the program and/or Service Commission, such as submitting Great Stories in OnCorps, volunteer mobilization, participation in Professional Learning Groups.
Community Need Addressed
Michigan Education Corps K-3 Reading Corps seeks to close the achievement gap in literacy in the State of Michigan.
Position Outcomes
To help all Michigan students become successful readers by the end of third grade.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Skills you will gain
data-based decision making, implementation of scripted, evidence-based interventions, and leadership skills
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Accepts responsibility
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization