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 part-time position will be 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.

The Reading Interventionist uses a variety of techniques and interventions to help these students improve their reading and writing skills. They work closely with teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to develop and implement effective reading interventions for students. The role includes direct student support, instructional coaching, progress monitoring, and leadership in the teaching and learning of reading and writing.

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.

• 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; and
• 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; and
• 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; and
• Use data to adjust instruction and to frequently communicate progress to teachers, administrators, and families.

• 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

• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, or other legally protected status.