Reading Specialist/Interventionist - AMS (25-26)Andover USD 385 • www.usd385.org Applications must be submitted via the district`s application portal as administrators do not review any applications in the Educate Kansas portal. If you are interested in this position, please apply here.
Title: Reading Specialist/Interventionist Reports to: Building Principal Purpose: To provide high-quality, evidence-based structured literacy instruction to students with reading challenges and to support the implementation of a multi-tiered system of supports for reading Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge: Licensed educator with a minimum of three years of teaching experience; reading specialist endorsement preferred Familiar with Kansas dyslexia recommendations and initiatives LETRS training preferred Experience with Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports for Reading (MTSS) preferred Effective communication skills Strong time management skills Able to exhibit flexibility and respond to changing needs/priorities in a professional manner
Performance Responsibilities: Ensure required universal reading screeners, diagnostics, and progress monitoring assessments are administered in a timely manner Facilitate data analysis meetings with classroom and special education teachers on a regular basis, and use Kansas MTSS Reading processes for grouping students for intervention instruction Provide reading intervention instruction to small groups of students using provided high-quality instructional materials with fidelity Support teachers who provide reading intervention instruction by identifying appropriate resources, providing training, and extending ongoing support Guide and support the implementation of structured literacy practices across the school in all disciplines to strengthen core tier 1 instruction, including the use of building-wide reading strategies Collaborate with building leadership to determine professional learning needs in the area of reading and literacy, including dyslexia Design and facilitate professional learning related to reading, literacy, and dyslexia Participate in ongoing professional learning and collaboration related to structured literacy and dyslexia Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods. Occasionally requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials. Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and/or reach. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Benefits Information Per benefits guide. Salary Information Per negotiated agreement. Experience credit limited to 8 years with a bachelor`s degree or 12 years with a master`s degree. Employer Information The Andover Public Schools spans 47 square miles in Butler and Sedgwick counties, covering both the City of Andover and an eastern portion of Wichita. Approximately 5,800 students attend one virtual, six elementary, two middle and two high schools in Andover. Andover Schools take pride in their academic excellence and progress to exceed local, state and national goals. Our tradition of excellence is evident in our National Merit Finalists and Semi-Finalists, continually high ACT scores, state championships in athletics and activities and regional and national recognitions awarded to programs and staff. Andover is a progressive district focused on helping students succeed. Andover Public Schools holds high expectations for students and staff. Our success is evident in the many awards and recognitions staff receives. Andover educators have won recognitions such as Kansas Teacher of the Year, Kansas Teacher of the Year finalists and semi-finalists, Kansas Master Teacher, Kansas History Teacher of the Year and many more. Andover voters approved two bond issue questions in May 2017 that will fund over $188 million worth of school and athletic projects. The bond issue included replacing two schools (high & elementary), adding storm shelters and secure entrances, a district tennis complex, upgraded athletic facilities, a middle- and high-school orchestra program, an expanded preschool program and other necessary facility improvements. The Andover Public School district offers an employee:
In addition, Andover staff members are encouraged to grow through a variety of in-service programs and through a salary step program that provides compensation for additional college credits. We are proud of our small class size, strong parental involvement, a Board of Education that advocates professional growth and assistance from the Andover Advantage Foundation (a non-profit educational support organization). Interested candidates should apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/andover/onlineapp/
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Andover, KS 67002 Job Start Date August-7-2025 Applications Due By March-31-2025 Job Contact Information |