Part-Time Reading Interventionist

St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a part-time Reading Interventionist to support the academic growth and reading confidence of Lower School students in Grades 1–5. This position is one (1) day per week (up to 8 hours). Rooted in the Mercy tradition of excellence, compassion, and the empowerment of girls, the Reading Interventionist provides targeted instruction and evidence-based interventions for students who require additional support in reading and writing.

About the School

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Mercy Catholic school located in Riverside, Rhode Island, serving a diverse population of girls from Pre-K through Grade 12. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Education, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment. For more than 150 years, Bay View has empowered each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.

Responsibilities

• Provide small-group and individualized reading and writing intervention for students who need additional support in foundational reading and writing skills.
• Use diagnostic assessments and progress-monitoring tools to identify learning gaps and develop targeted intervention plans.
• Provide targeted instruction in key reading skill areas aligned with the Science of Reading.
• Differentiate lessons to meet diverse learning needs, learning styles, strengths, and interests.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of individual service plans and student support plans.
• Support students in building confidence, perseverance, and a positive reading and writing identity.
• Partner with classroom teachers to analyze student data and identify instructional next steps.
• Support teachers in implementing effective evidence-based literacy strategies and interventions within the classroom.
• Assist in designing lessons that promote rich mathematical thinking and discourse.
• Provide recommendations for accommodations and enrichment.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and student support team meetings.
• Administer screeners, benchmark assessments, and ongoing formative assessments.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress and intervention outcomes.
• Interpret assessment results to evaluate intervention effectiveness and make data-informed instructional decisions.
• Use data to adjust instruction and to frequently communicate progress to teachers, administrators, and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Reading, Literacy, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Science of Reading certification required.
• Orton-Gillingham certification preferred.
• Experience working as a Reading Interventionist or in a similar role.
• Experience working with students who have reading difficulties.
• Experience with evidence-based reading intervention programs and strategies.
• Familiarity with a variety of reading assessment tools.
• Knowledge of current literacy research and intervention practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to use assessment and progress-monitoring data to inform and tailor instruction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using technology to enhance reading instruction and student learning.

Schedule

Part-time, one (1) day per week (up to 8 hours).