Instructional Support Specialist (Teacher)

Literacy Intervention Support

Deliver teacher-directed, evidence-based reading intervention activities to individual students and small groups receiving Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports.

Reinforce literacy skills taught through approved intervention programs, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

Support implementation of structured literacy practices aligned to the Science of Reading and district-approved intervention programs.

Provide additional guided practice opportunities to help students master targeted literacy skills identified through screening and diagnostic assessments.

Assist students in applying reading strategies during intervention sessions and independent practice.

Progress Monitoring and Data Collection

Administer literacy screening, progress-monitoring, and intervention assessments under the direction of licensed staff.

Maintain accurate records of student participation, intervention attendance, and progress-monitoring data.

Assist intervention teachers and reading specialists in organizing and analyzing student performance data to inform instructional decisions.

Monitor student engagement and provide timely feedback to intervention staff regarding student progress and instructional needs.

MTSS and School Improvement Support

Support implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions within the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (iMTSS).

Collaborate with reading specialists, classroom teachers, intervention teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators to support school improvement goals focused on literacy achievement.

Assist with preparing instructional materials and intervention resources needed for literacy groups.

Participate in professional learning related to evidence-based literacy instruction, intervention practices, and student engagement strategies.

Student Engagement and Support

Foster positive relationships that encourage student confidence, motivation, and persistence in reading.

Help create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment that promotes literacy growth.

Support regular attendance and active participation in intervention services.

Compliance and Professional Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of student records and assessment data.

Follow district policies and all applicable Title I and SSI Grant requirements.

Perform other grant-aligned supplemental duties as assigned.