K-4 Literacy Interventionist

Reports to: K-4 Building Principal
Wage/Hour Status: 10 Month / Non-Exempt

About the Role

The K-4 Intervention Teacher is a highly-qualified teacher who works with K-4 students who require strategic intervention in small-group settings. The focus is to develop a student-centered system of interventions that effectively work to close the achievement gap in Literacy. The goal is to ensure students master grade-level standards and curriculum by instructing those who have not met state standards. The role involves implementing the RTI framework, individual student plans, and data analysis. The reading interventionist will also assist in delivering professional development and coaching teachers through the reader's and writer's workshop.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and small-group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students in pull-out and/or classroom settings.
• Responds to data to meet the needs of all students for a fluid RTI process.
• Develops lesson plans and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with a wide range of intellectual, physical, and emotional maturity.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to achieve effective participation and learning in all activities and lessons.
• Evaluates and monitors the educational progress of students using Data-Driven Instruction (DDI) in terms of response to interventions and attainment of proficiency levels.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers through push-in support.
• Implements best practices in literacy effectiveness.

Requirements

• Professional/Permanent certification in applicable grades/subject area with 3 years of teaching experience.
• Classroom experience is essential.
• A concentration in, master's degree, or higher, in Literacy.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of upper elementary students as it relates to decoding, fluency, and comprehension.
• Experience with a variety of intervention models, current programs, and strategies.
• Understanding of child growth and development, behavior characteristics of elementary students, and cultural responsiveness.
• Trained in interventions and tiers of RTI.
• Proficiency in technology, including devices and computer programs.
• Commitment to the success of all children.
• Demonstrated success in collaborative teaching, managing a mixed-ability classroom, and facilitating performance-based learning.

Skills

• Ability to plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for students in grades K-4 in Literacy.
• Ability to work with a variety of teachers to implement best practices and models for the reciprocal process of reading and writing.
• Ability to provide effective learning experiences for students with a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively assess and progress-monitor the educational needs of students to design, develop, and implement sound educational plans.

Benefits

Knowledge of Expeditionary Learning is a plus.

Pay

Salary range: $36,720 – $88,200 per year.

Start Date: September 2, 2025