Reading Intervention Specialist - Washington Connections Academy

School Summary

Washington Connections Academy (WACA) is a tuition-free, virtual public school serving students in grades K-12 statewide. WACA has two schools under its umbrella of the shared-services model.  It operates in partnerships with the Mary M. Knight School District and Goldendale School District and is under contract with Connections Academy to provide its educational program and other services. Both Washington Connections Academy schools are accredited by Cognia and were recognized as Cognia Schools of Distinction in 2022.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. This position is working with Washington Connections Academy from your home office in either Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. The Intervention Specialist will provide assistance to K-12 students who are at risk of failing courses. Additionally, students who have failed courses will receive information from the Intervention Specialist about credit recovery opportunities. 

Important functions of the job include analyzing data, working with individual students or small groups, and training and supporting teachers through the intervention process. 

The Reading Intervention Specialist will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: 

• Identify at-risk students based on student grades and test scores that are below proficiency level, and could include:
• State Standardized Tests
• Attendance records, discipline records, communication logs, RTI meeting minutes, grade retention records, and transcripts;
• Current grade book
• District Assessments
• Develop and train teachers on individual intervention strategies to increase the likelihood that these students will stay in school, advance to the next grade, meet standards or exhibit growth on future state assessments, and graduate on time; Create and conduct Professional Development opportunities for staff; 
• Assign and monitor appropriate Supplemental Instructional Support Programs (SISPs) to students; Implement a Response to Intervention (RtI) program; 
• Work with students to develop an individual achievement plan to include the best program to meet academic and post-secondary goals;
• Assist with the development of a transition program for 9th graders to successfully adapt to the rigor and expectations of high school;
• Connect individual students and their parents with community programs such as Communities In Schools and area technical colleges;
• Provide training to parents of students identified as being at risk of not passing grades or graduating;
• Identify and link area social agencies with youth at risk of not passing and their parents/guardians; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Reading in Washington (appropriate to grade level and subject responsibilities)
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS, MS Office programs, and Google Suite
• Ability to analyze, develop, implement, and track intervention plans and strategies
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent ability to manage time
• Strong organizational skills
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
• Team player track record
• Willingness to travel (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

Based on Experience and Education, the salary ranges from $40,000-$55,000.

Washington Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

Washington Connections Academy acknowledges that its school operations span the state of Washington and that we have families and staff who live and work on the traditional homelands of Washington's Indigenous Peoples who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. We wish to express deep respect and gratitude for the land itself and to the people whose history and lives are here.