Elk Hill Farm Inc·Staunton, Virginia
Develop and provide direct reading instruction tailored to the unique educational needs of identified students. Support other teachers through training, co-teaching, and the analysis of assessment data to improve reading outcomes.
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Elk Hill's private day schools prioritize individual student needs to enhance social and emotional well-being, enabling students to engage effectively with the academic curriculum. At Elk Hill, we believe every child is unique and deserves a secure, caring, and a safe environment to grow and mature. We provide intensive services tailored to students' social, emotional, and academic needs, utilizing specific strategies and tools to foster a sense of well-being. This approach ensures students are ready for blended learning opportunities, including computer-based, small group, and large group settings.
Elk Hill was honored as a 2026 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace. These awards are based solely on employee feedback and recognize the great culture that exists at every level of the organization.
If you want to work for a Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace organization where your decisions can impact youth and families of Central Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you!
• To develop and provide direct reading instruction for identified students that is responsive to their unique educational needs and in accordance with total program goals.
Responsibilities: of a Reading Intervention Teacher:
Remediates students in reading by developing and implementing plans for the curriculum program which provides for effective teaching strategies
Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students in reading
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved
Provides progress and interim reports as required
Facilitates the evaluation of reading programs to ensure teachers implement research-based practices as well as personally implementing those practices
Utilizes effective and efficient classroom environments and provides focus on reading and learning strategies embedded in the programs being implemented as well as train teachers as needed
Debriefs with school administration as appropriate about possible actions that could be taken to improve reading instruction and implementation
Trains teachers in critical components of instructional delivery, for reading
Co-teaches with and/or demonstrates lessons for teachers to model best instructional practices and ensures the fidelity of reading implementation and intervention support
Analyzes reading assessment data and assists the school administration and teachers with planning professional development to meet the specific needs of teachers on assigned campuses
Assists school administration with planning and/or conducting reading meetings to analyze assessments and plan for instruction
Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students
Assists teachers in preparation for instruction, and the pacing for instruction
Facilitates the use of technology in the teaching-learning process
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of what we do at Elk Hill, and we enforce respectful communication and cooperation between all. Elk Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Elk Hill reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.
Market context
Reading intervention teachers are often sought in Virginia schools to support students who need targeted literacy instruction and progress monitoring. This role is competitive because it requires a valid Virginia teaching license with the right endorsement, plus youth experience and a Virginia driver’s license; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. If you’re considering applying, confirm your endorsement matches the posting and be ready to describe your intervention strategies and student support experience.