Middle School ELA​/Reading Interventionist

Job Description

Hampden Charter School of Science (HCSS) is a college preparatory public charter school in Hampden County serving students in grades 6-12. HCSS is committed to providing a high-quality education in a safe, academically challenging, and caring learning environment.

The mission of HCSS is to provide a strong, college preparatory education to students of every race and ethnic background in Western Massachusetts. We are committed to maintaining a small school environment, offering an extended math and science curriculum, providing individualized student support, and encouraging strong partnerships among students, teachers, and families.

HCSS is seeking an ELA Interventionist to support students in strengthening their reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills. The ELA Interventionist will work under the supervision of classroom teachers and school administrators to provide targeted academic support to students who need additional assistance in English Language Arts.

• Assist teachers by working with students individually and in small groups, reinforcing classroom instruction, supporting skill development, and helping students build confidence in reading and writing.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group ELA support under teacher supervision.
• Assist teachers in implementing ELA interventions and instructional support.
• Help students improve reading comprehension, writing skills, vocabulary, grammar and foundational literacy skills.
• Support students with classwork, intervention materials, and academic practice.
• Communicate student progress and needs to supervising teachers.
• Use technology effectively to support student learning.

• Develop positive relationships with students.
• Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and strong communication skills.
• Prior experience teaching, tutoring, or supporting students in English Language Arts is preferred.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Citizenship, residence or work visa required.

MTEL equivalent. Salary $45,000.

Position type: full-time

Starting date:
Aug 17, 2026

Posted:
Jun 01, 2026

Final date to receive applications: posted until filled

• Tarkan Topcuoglu, Chief Executive Officer
• 20 Johnson Rd.
• Chicopee, Massachusetts 01022
• Phone:
• Email: ttopcuoglu

20 Johnson Rd., Chicopee, Massachusetts 01022