Intervention Specialist

Virtual Contractor Position

Job Description

Redwood is looking to curate a top-tier cohort of certified teaching professionals to join us in redefining literacy & math intervention for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.

We are creating a cohort of 30 instructors for the 22-23 SY who see themselves as trailblazers in the field of literacy & math intervention and want to be a part of building something innovative. By utilizing our small group model that emphasizes financial accessibility and social-emotional comradery and learning, Redwood is preparing to serve 300-500 students between our in-person services located in Chicago as well as virtually via Zoom both nationally & internationally.

As long as educators believe evidence-based literacy intervention is only possible through 1:1 settings, it will never be accessible to everybody who needs access because there are not enough resources to support that model. At Redwood, we’re committed to showing that small group intervention is better for students, both in their view of themselves as learners and in their measurable academic growth. By applying to one of the three tracks below, you can help us set out to prove that not only can every child learn to read, but every child should have access to literacy intervention no matter their age, geographic location, or socio-economical status.

What kind of person will succeed in this role?

• Trailblazer
• Flexible and innovative
• Willingness to Learn
• Social Engineer
• Active Question-Asker & Collaborator
• Diverse Backgrounds Encouraged & Welcomed
• Honest and Passionate
• Excellent Communicator
• Motivated by Upward Mobility Opportunities at a Fast-Growing Company
• Teacher Certification Required & LBS1 Certification or ESL Certified Preferred

Specifics of the role:

• Start Date: Spring 2023
• Must have your LBS1 certification from any state.
• The schedule varies depending on the contract you are matched with:
• Caseload:

Teach 4-8 groups of students a week for 75 mins per session: Either Small Groups (up to 5 students) or 1:1’s (case by case basis).Sessions take place in the morning, afternoon, and/or evening.The minimum caseload of 16 students and the maximum caseload of 32-40 students.The goal is to start every instructor at a minimum of 16 students per week. For instructors who are interested in working more hours, we will work with you to build your caseload over time up to 32-40 students.

• Compensation Breakdown

Student-facing teaching hourly rate: $40/teaching hour for non-certified teachers$50/teaching hour for certified teachers$60/teaching hour for all certified teachers who complete the certification that aligns with the ~1 year Redwood specialty track(dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia)
This hourly rate includes all prep & implementation of teaching lessons to students.Monthly admin stipend per student on caseload

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Starting at $25 per student on your caseload per monthIf you have 16 students on your caseload for the month of September, you would charge us $400 on your invoice once a month, or $25 per student.
This admin rate includes student progress monitoring & report writing, parent communication emails including joy mongers, keeping you in the loop, and general academic instructional questions. This admin rate also includes a monthly 1-1 meeting with your direct supervisor and a monthly team meeting with your colleagues to collaborate on best practices & student troubleshooting. The exact number of admin hours you work each month will fluctuate slightly, depending on what is needed that month. The admin rate is a flat rate per student on your caseload.

Additional Stipends: Instructors will be invited to professional and academic opportunities aligned to their certification track at a flat-rate stipend.
Monthly professional opportunities for contractors are available for a stipend.
There will be opportunities to read books, watch webinars, collaborate with teaching peers, and attend workshops that come with additional stipends.
Redwood covers the cost of your specific certification to be considered an expert in the field of dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia. You will not be compensated for the practicum, lesson planning, or observation hours these certifications include.

If you have any clarifying questions on the differentiation between unpaid certifications and paid professional advancement opportunities, please ask us. It’s important to us that you go into this position with a clear understanding of your compensation breakdown to eliminate miscommunication or unmet expectations down the road.

To create our team, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about committing to one of the three certification tracks below. For all tracks, Redwood will cover the cost of certification ($5,000) and the Intervention Specialist will complete certification outside of paid teaching hours. Each instructor will agree in their contract to work with Redwood at a minimum of a caseload of 16 students a week for two full calendar years from the first date of employment as a part of the agreement for RW to invest ongoing dollars in the credentialing of the instructor. If the contract is terminated by the instructor before the two-year mark, the instructor will be responsible for reimbursing 100% of the certification funds. If the contract is terminated by Redwood, the instructor will not be responsible for training cost reimbursement.

Dyslexia:

• Level 1 Wilson Certification Process OR Spell-Links Certification
• Professional advancement opportunities through Literacy How.

Dysgraphia:

• Certification with The Writing Revolution
• Coaching with an Occupational Therapist
• Becoming an expert on written expression and executive functioning skills.
• Becoming an expert on integrating Assistive Technology under the coaching/mentoring of Redwood’s in-house AT team.
• Professional advancement opportunities through Literacy How.

Dyscalculia:

• Consulting with Chris Woodin& Redwood Schools.
• Additional training through the Landmark School Outreachprogram.

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Application Process: Please submit your application materials to be considered for the position using the outline below.

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The next step includes three parts. We recommend you do each part in the following order.

Send a 3-5 minute video answering the following questions. Send the video in an easy-to-open format to kait@redwoodliteracy. comalong with your resume.

• Describe your ability in navigating Zoom/share screen/breakout rooms & using document cameras for instruction.
• A student refuses to complete dictation work and instead throws his pencil across the room. What do you do?
• A student shows no growth or regression on progress monitoring/benchmark assessments. What is 1 step you would take to use the data to inform instruction?
• You have been given a directive that still feels unclear to you. How do you proceed?
• Why are you interested in working with Redwood Literacy?

Once your video has been reviewed, Kait will send you an email directly letting you know if you are advancing to the next round or if we don’t think you are the right fit for this position at this time. If you advance to the next round, Kait will send you a link to her schedule to book a call with her. Find a time that works well for you using this link. Each phone conversation will be between 15-20 minutes and will include three questions from Kait. Please come with your top three questions for Redwood.

If after the phone conversation, both Redwood and you feel like this might be a really strong match, you will send in a 15-minute video of you teaching anything you want to 1 or a small group of students using an online platform. You can ask your child or niece or neighbor or friend’s kid to be your student and pick anything you are passionate about teaching children to do a quick lesson on. Redwood will be looking for how clear your lesson objective is, your pedagogy, and your rapport & presence with the student/students. This is the last step of the interview process. After reviewing the video, Kait will follow up to let you know if you were selected for one of the open positions for the 22-23 SY. From there, you will review the contract and have an opportunity to ask any clarifying questions before signing.

We appreciate your time & energy in applying for this position. We are motivated to find the best educators to continue growing our team of intervention specialists actualizing our mission of closing the literacy gap in the city of Chicago and around the world.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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