Reading Interventionist

Reading Interventionist

Oxford Hills Middle School

South Paris, Maine

Oxford Hills Middle School serves approximately 500 students in grades 7-8. OHMS has two campuses located about 2 miles apart, one in South Paris and one in Oxford. The successful candidate will be passionate about instruction, student achievement, and best practices.

As a District we are committed to our four Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Resilient Students, Maximizing Our Facilities to Support Learning, Recruiting and Growing Talent, and Rigorous, Relevant and Responsive Learning. We are invested in the well-being of our students and our staff and you will find our classrooms - both indoors and outdoors - as evolving spaces intentionally designed to optimize learning.

OUR MISSION

The Oxford Hills School District, in partnership with families and communities, engages and supports all students in diverse and challenging learning opportunities to prepare them to graduate as healthy, responsible, and productive citizens, ready to succeed in our global societies.

CORE BELIEFS

Therefore, the Oxford Hills School District, in collaboration with its parents and communities, will:

• Meet students where they are, motivating and helping them develop their individual learning paths.
• Hold students to high expectations and provide adequate time and support to achieve them.
• Prepare students for success by helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Foster high aspirations and the skills of self-determination, self-control, and self-advocacy.
• Guide students to be curious learners and ethical leaders, able to adapt to changing times.
• Provide learning experiences in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment.

OXFORD HILLS REGION

The Oxford Hills School District (MSAD 17) comprises the towns of Norway, South Paris, West Paris, Oxford, Waterford, Harrison, Hebron and Otisfield. MSAD 17 shares vocational resources and accepts students in its Oxford Hills Technical School programs from the RSU10 School District towns of Buckfield, Hartford and Sumner. Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education is located within the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

The Oxford Hills offer a variety of outdoor resources for anyone wishing to enjoy the region, whatever the season. The area boasts more than ten lakes and ponds for outdoor recreation, a land trust with hundreds of acres for skiing, snowshoeing, and is in close proximity to several downhill skiing areas! Community support for Oxford Hills athletics and extracurricular activities is very strong and represents the robust regional commitment to the students and schools within the district.

Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:

As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
2. Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
3. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

1. Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a “new basics” for learning across all grade levels;
2. Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
3. Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
4. Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students’ personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Candidates must hold a valid Maine certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate

endorsement(s).

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule: 180 Day Contract

School/Program-Specific Information

Oxford Hills Middle School is looking for a teacher with a strong background in literacy intervention to join our team. The right candidate is passionate about helping students unlock their full potential through the power of reading.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with administrators and classroom teachers to identify students who require reading intervention.
• Conduct assessments and utilize data to determine the specific reading needs of individual students.
• Develop and implement targeted reading intervention plans for small groups of students, focusing on their specific areas of struggle.
• Employ evidence-based instructional strategies and materials to improve students' reading skills, comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary.
• Monitor and track students' progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure their growth and success.
• Work closely with teachers to provide ongoing support and guidance in implementing effective reading strategies within the classroom.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress, intervention plans, and assessment results.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians to provide feedback on students' progress and strategies for continued support at home.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Reading Specialist, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Valid teaching certification or licensure.
• Proven experience in providing reading intervention to students, preferably at the middle school level.
• In-depth knowledge of literacy development, reading instruction strategies, and intervention techniques.
• Strong analytical skills to assess students' reading abilities and progress.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with administrators, teachers, parents/guardians, and students.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that motivates and engages students.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping struggling readers succeed.

How To Apply
Applicants must complete the entire online application as well as provide cover letter, résumé, copy of certification, transcipts and three current letters of reference to be considered for a position. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.