Literacy Intervention Tutor

About Us

Summit Public Schools is a leading network of public schools that prepares a diverse community of young people with the skills, knowledge, and habits to attain economic empowerment and success in a chosen concrete next step toward a fulfilled life. We operate 10 schools serving over 3,000 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college-ready, and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average.

About the Role

The Literacy Intervention Tutor plays a critical role in ensuring every student has the literacy skills needed to engage in rigorous, grade-level learning. Through targeted small-group and one-on-one instruction, this role provides focused, high-impact support to students who are not yet meeting grade-level expectations, helping them build the skills and confidence needed to access challenging, standards-aligned classroom instruction. This role will be fully in-person, and travel across all CA Summit Public School sites will be required.

Responsibilities

• Direct Student Support & Targeted Intervention (Core Focus)
  • Guide students through targeted practice in foundational reading skills, close reading, evidence-based writing, and academic vocabulary using established lessons and intervention materials.
  • Pre-teach and re-teach key concepts based on the content being delivered by Lead Teachers to ensure students can access core literacy instruction.
  • Align all content and tutoring materials delivered to small groups and individual students to grade-level curriculum (EL, Odell, AP) to ensure coherence and reinforcement between support and core instruction.
  • Deliver targeted small-group and individual literacy tutoring during Student Support Blocks and Self-Directed Learning (SDL) times.
  • Utilize student assessment data (e.g., reading diagnostics, writing assessments, and course performance) to adjust tutoring strategies under the guidance of the Manager of Literacy Practice.
• Progress Monitoring & Mentoring Collaboration
  • Partner and coordinate with classroom teachers to share student progress updates and ensure tutoring targets are aligned with broader student goals.
  • Support students on the tutoring caseload with setting personal literacy goals, tracking their own progress, and building academic ownership.
  • Maintain accurate, daily student progress trackers to ensure classroom teachers, the Manager of Literacy Practice, and school leadership have real-time visibility into student growth.
  • Regularly share data with site leadership to assist in identifying performance trends, student content gaps, and opportunities for updating student support groups.
• Preparation & Collaborative Alignment
  • Thoroughly review, internalize, and prepare prescribed literacy lesson plans and intervention materials under the guidance of the Manager of Literacy Practice and site leadership.
  • Collaborate closely with Lead Teachers, Special Education staff, and Multilingual Learner specialists to ensure a highly coordinated and cohesive support experience for students.
  • Participate in site observations alongside the Manager of Literacy Practice and site leadership to ensure tutoring sessions are effectively aligned with classroom instruction.
  • Actively participate in professional development, receive instructional coaching, and quickly implement feedback to continuously strengthen tutoring practices.

Requirements

• Commitment to Summit’s mission and belief that all students deserve access to rigorous, grade-level instruction.
• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in tutoring, mentoring, supporting, or working directly with middle or high school students, particularly in reading or writing preferred.
• Ability to implement established lessons, respond to student needs during tutoring sessions by making adjustments, and seek guidance when students require additional support.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students to foster a supportive and effective learning environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to implement feedback quickly and continuously improve practice.
• Deep commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching.

Benefits

• Retirement plan.
• Time-off packages and 12 paid holidays.
• Multiple weeks of organization-wide closures during the year.
• Varied health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (Summit covers the other 75%).
• Employee life and disability insurance at no cost.

Pay

The pay for this position starts at $29.18 and goes up to $34.48 commensurate with location, experience, and qualifications.