Reading Interventionist

Burris Laboratory School

Reading Interventionist

Ball State University

Burris Laboratory School has a full-time contract Reading Interventionist position available.

Burris Laboratory School was established to provide a stellar K-12 educational environment in which pre-service teachers from Ball State University observe and provide learning opportunities for students with highly effective teachers using innovative instructional strategies aligned with Indiana standards.

The Reading Interventionist will develop evidence-based lesson plans and deliver individual and small group instruction within established curriculum guidelines for identified students and monitor and evaluate student progress. Collaboration with university faculty, Burris educators, pre-service teachers, other professional staff and administrators to address instructional and/or classroom challenges, and effective communication with parents and guardians are needed to support the vision and mission of the school.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from an accredited university by date of appointment. Must hold or demonstrate eligibility for Indiana teaching certification in Elementary Education by date of appointment.
• Experience: At least three years of continuous reading instruction in grades K-5; evidence of knowledge and skill in using educational technologies.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Elementary Education from an accredited university with a Literacy Specialist license or have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a Level I reading certification.
• Experience: At least five continuous years of experience teaching reading in grades K-5; evidence of knowledge and skill in using educational technologies.

Required Certifications/Licensures: Hold or demonstrate eligibility for Indiana teaching certification in Elementary Education by date of employment.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/25244. Include the following documents with your application: resume and cover letter. Transcripts required (even if obtained at BSU) at time of application, showing the date degree was conferred from granting institution. Original, official transcripts are required at time of hire. Degree verification will be conducted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through June 23, 2021.

The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit: https://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/HumanResources/Jobs/Benefits-and-Community/Faculty

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.