Middle School ELA Interventionist (ELA SRBI) | BTWA MS

Position Title:

Middle School ELA Interventionist (ELA SRBI)

Location:

Hamden / New Haven, CT

Reports To:

School Principal

Employment Type:

Full-time, Exempt

Start Date:

Immediate Opening (SY26-27) Salary Range: $50,500 - $90,000, commensurate with experience About Booker T. Washington Academy

Booker T. Washington Academies (BTWA) in New Haven, CT, serves K–4 scholars at its Elementary campus and grades 5–8 at its Middle School campus. Founded in 2014 around Booker T. Washington’s credo—“Excellence is doing common things in uncommon ways”—BTWA balances a rigorous academic program with the cultivation of morals, character, self-discipline, responsibility for one’s actions, lifestyle, work ethic, and educational uplift.

Scholars develop proficiency in reading, writing, critical thinking, discussion, and problem-solving to meet college and career goals, while embracing and demonstrating the morals, character, self-discipline, and work ethic to be leaders in life and community.

Recognized as a Connecticut School of Distinction in 2018 (Category
1) and again in 2024 (Category
2)—the only New Haven public school honored that year—BTWA equips graduates to work hard, harness the power of education, elevate themselves, and give back to their communities in a transformational way.

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Booker T. Washington Academy Middle School seeks a passionate and mission‑driven Middle School ELA Interventionist (ELA SRBI) to join our grades 5–8 team. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who believes deeply in the brilliance of all students, is committed to equity, and is eager to accelerate literacy growth in a high‑need, urban setting through targeted, data‑driven intervention.

As a BTWA MS ELA Interventionist, you will:

• Deliver high‑impact, research‑based Tier II and Tier III intervention that strengthens foundational literacy skills and supports equitable access to grade‑level content.

• Create a supportive, structured, and joyful learning environment where students feel safe, encouraged, and motivated to grow as readers and writers.

• Collaborate closely with ELA teachers and school leaders to analyze student data, refine intervention plans, and ensure every scholar is on a path toward college and career readiness.

• Partner with families to build strong relationships and shared accountability for student success.

This role is ideal for an educator who is reflective, growth‑oriented, and energized by contributing to a collaborative, mission‑driven school community — and who is excited to help shape a new intervention model that will meaningfully impact student achievement.

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As a Middle School ELA Interventionist (ELA SRBI) at BTWA MS, you will be primarily responsible for:

• Deliver targeted, small‑group and push‑in ELA intervention aligned to Tier II and Tier III needs across grades 5–8.

• Use diagnostic, formative, and progress‑monitoring data to identify student needs, group students, and adjust instruction.

• Build foundational literacy skills — decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing — through research‑based practices.

• Provide intervention that complements and reinforces core ELA instruction, ensuring coherence and alignment across classrooms.