Orton-Gillingham Reading Interventionist (Contractor)

Position Summary

The Orton-Gillingham Reading Interventionist provides instructional coaching, literacy intervention support, assessment oversight, and data analysis aligned with Sankofa Montessori's comprehensive literacy framework. This role ensures the high-quality implementation of Orton-Gillingham (OG) intervention while overseeing the administration and reporting of DIBELS 8th Edition assessments. The Interventionist collaborates closely with instructional co-guides and the leadership team to strengthen literacy instruction, monitor student growth, and improve reading outcomes for students in grades K-5.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with the Director of Curriculum & Instruction regarding priorities, progress, and support needs

• Provide weekly coaching and instructional feedback to the three co-guides responsible for implementing Orton-Gillingham intervention in grades K-5

• Support co-guides in strengthening instructional delivery, intervention fidelity, and student outcomes

• Document coaching feedback in the Bullseye platform, including strengths, actionable next steps, and follow-up recommendations

• Conduct bi-weekly observations of Orton-Gillingham intervention implementation for each of the three co-guides

• Monitor fidelity to the Orton-Gillingham instructional model, instructional delivery, pacing, and student engagement

• Provide timely written feedback and recommendations following each observation

• Provide leadership for all Beginning-of-Year (BOY), Middle-of-Year (MOY), and End-of-Year (EOY) DIBELS assessment windows by:

  • Training staff on standardized DIBELS administration procedures

  • Monitoring assessment fidelity throughout each testing window

  • Providing implementation support as needed

  • Compiling, analyzing, and disseminating school-wide assessment reports following each administration

• Prepare and submit Orton-Gillingham progress-monitoring reports every nine (9) weeks

• Reports should summarize:

  • Student progress

  • Growth trends

  • Intervention effectiveness

  • Instructional recommendations

  • Students requiring additional intervention or support

• Prepare and submit Beginning-of-Year (July/August), Middle-of-Year (January), and End-of-Year (May) Orton-Gillingham reports to the Sankofa Montessori Leadership Team

• Reports should include:

  • Student performance data

  • Intervention implementation updates

  • Student growth trends

  • Instructional recommendations

  • Next steps for continuous improvement

• Facilitate a weekly one-hour Orton-Gillingham Collaborative Team Meeting with the three instructional co-guides

• Meetings may be held virtually or in person

• Each meeting should include:

  • Student data review

  • Instructional planning

  • Problem-solving around student needs

  • Calibration of intervention practices

  • Professional learning and coaching

Requirements

• Current Orton-Gillingham Certification from an accredited training organization required

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field required; Master's degree preferred

• Demonstrated expertise in the Science of Reading and structured literacy practices

• Experience administering and interpreting DIBELS 8th Edition assessments

• Experience coaching educators and providing instructional feedback

• Strong written communication, organization, and data analysis skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with instructional staff and school leadership

Core Competencies

• Expertise in structured literacy and evidence-based reading intervention

• Commitment to data-informed instructional decision-making

• Strong coaching and adult learning facilitation skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

• A collaborative mindset focused on continuous improvement

• Alignment with Sankofa Montessori's mission, vision, and core values of Love, Joy, Ownership, Purpose, and Reflection

Benefits

• Compensation at an hourly rate consistent with industry standards for the services outlined in this agreement

• The Contractor is considered an independent contractor and is not eligible for employee benefits, including unemployment insurance, disability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, overtime pay, Family and Medical Leave, or other employee benefits

• If travel is required to fulfill the responsibilities of this position, the Contractor is responsible for all associated travel expenses unless otherwise approved in writing by Sankofa Montessori