Elementary Lit & Language Interventionist & Specialist

About the role

Lighthouse Community Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Literacy & Language Interventionist & Specialist to join their team for the 2026-27 school year. The role aims to improve language acquisition and reading outcomes for young and struggling readers, particularly those from traditionally underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach, co-teach, and model teach multiple sections of Reading Intervention and/or ELD courses that utilize research-based interventions and instructional strategies aligned with the Science of Reading and Response to Intervention (RtI) model.
• Design and implement data-based reading intervention instruction and progress monitoring tools that result in improved student reading achievement.
• Facilitate implementation of adopted literacy curricula, including providing training to teachers.
• Provide coaching, model lessons, and real-time coaching to all teachers in the areas of Structured Phonics and Phonemic Awareness Literacy aligned to the science of reading and English language development.
• Observe, coach, co-evaluate, and develop teachers and non-instructional staff using knowledge of adult learning theory on literacy instruction, specifically grade-level phonics and phonemic awareness, integrated and designated English Language Development strategies.
• Collect, analyze, and leverage data to improve instruction and student outcomes.
• Use designated times such as teacher common planning/prep and/or professional development time as scheduled to collaborate with classroom teachers to differentiate/ facilitate grade-level/content team meetings to support students with specific learning needs.
• Plan and implement professional development in Structured Phonics and Phonemic Awareness (aligned to the Science of Reading) and English Language development in compliance with state and federal mandates.
• Serve as the yearlong induction coach, complying with state and local requirements regarding induction and other teacher education programs (eligible for stipend as required).
• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust instructional strategies and curriculum implementation using Aimsweb/Dibels, NWEA/ MAP or other assessment data as determined by LCPS shared services team.
• Support the reclassification of English learners by ensuring teacher input and family meetings, coordinating K-5 reclassification or student opt-out meetings for ELD program, and uploading all applicable documents.
• Collaborate with core classroom teachers to support English Language Learners, utilizing knowledge and adult learning theory and cycles of data analysis and reflection to improve instructional practices and meet strategic plan goals.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team, contributing to building a strong, collaborative, equity-focused adult learning community, including supporting, leading professional development for staff in the areas of English language development and aligned to the science of reading specifically for the foundational skills block and explicit whole group and small group phonics instruction.
• Engage in regular and ongoing analysis of student attendance, behavior, and academic data to develop and implement early intervention strategies to students all students in being college and career ready.
• Support the COST process for individual students, identifying potential supports and drafting intervention plans in collaboration with teachers.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with staff, students, and families.
• Comply with all school and LCPS obligations, policies, and expectations, including abiding by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. required; Master’s Degree in Education preferred
• Valid California teaching credential required (or appropriate out-of-state teacher licensure being transferred to CA), RLLS or Reading Specialist certification/MA, preferred
• Successful reading intervention and ELD teaching experience, required
• 3+ years teaching in an urban school environment and K-8 setting, highly preferred
• 2+ years of coaching and/or school leadership experience preferred
• Experience with curriculum planning and data analysis
• Experience with Google apps, preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus