Title Teacher​/Interventionist - Reading

This job posting is for a Title I Teacher/Interventionist – Reading at Foothills Elementary, Glendale, AZ. The position is a 9‑month term, focused on providing intensive reading instruction and supporting literacy initiatives within the school.

• Date Posted: 7/8/2026
• Location: Foothills Elementary – Glendale, AZ
• Date Available: 07/28/2026

Position Title: Title 1 Teacher/Interventionist – Reading
Department: Academic Support Services
Supervisor: Principal at Assigned Location
Term of Employment: 9 months
Salary Classification: Teacher Salary Schedule

Job Summary: The person in this role will provide specialized reading instruction for Title I students in need of reading intervention, serve as a resource to colleagues in the area of literacy instruction, and perform tasks specific to Title I.

• Identify students eligible for Title I reading intervention
• Provide strategic reading instruction to meet the instructional needs of identified learners
• Serve as a resource to K‑8 teachers in the area of literacy
• Assist school literacy team in analyzing and determining literacy needs specific to school staff and student population
• Assist teachers in the use of assessment data
• Assess and evaluate reading behaviors of students
• Collaborate with administrators and staff to further school‑wide literacy goals
• Maintain records and documentation required by ESSA
• Assist with the planning and evaluation of the Title I services
• Adapt to a flexible work schedule
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures
• Instructional expertise in the prevention and remediation of reading difficulties
• Specialized knowledge of scientifically based reading research
• Ability to model and articulate best practice in reading instruction
• Ability to work with parents
• Ability to meet NCLB compliance requirements
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co‑workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications

• Must hold a current teaching certificate issued by the Arizona Department of Education
• Three years of successful teaching experience preferred

• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be able to pass a background clearance check
• May be required to work outside normal working hours
• May be required to travel to perform work functions

Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.