Reading Teacher/Interventionist
Job in
Hazel Crest, Cook County, Illinois, 60429, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Hazel Crest School District 152.5
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, School Counselor, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Bilingual
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted:
3/24/2026
Location:
District Schools
Date Available:
08/03/2026
Position Overview
The Reading Interventionist is a critical instructional support role within Hazel Crest School District 152.5. This educator provides targeted, research-based literacy interventions to students performing below grade level, ensuring equitable access to high-quality instruction. The Reading Interventionist collaborates with teachers, MTSS teams, and school leaders to strengthen Tier 1 3 reading supports, monitor student progress, and advance the district's commitment to academic excellence for all learners.
Essential Responsibilities
Targeted Student Intervention
- Deliver small-group and one-on-one reading interventions aligned to student needs
- Implement evidence-based practices in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
- Use diagnostic assessments to identify skill gaps and plan instruction
- Monitor student progress weekly and adjust interventions based on data
- Maintain accurate records of intervention schedules, attendance, and student growth
- Participate in MTSS meetings to review data, identify students for support, and document intervention plans
- Support universal screening and diagnostic assessment administration
- Collaborate with teachers to strengthen Tier 1 literacy instruction and ensure alignment with intervention strategies
- Communicate student progress to teachers, administrators, and families in clear, student-centered language
- Model effective reading strategies and provide resources to classroom teachers
- Assist teachers in analyzing literacy data and planning differentiated instruction
- Contribute to school wide literacy initiatives, family engagement events, and professional learning
- Serve as a collaborative partner in advancing district literacy goals
- Ensure interventions align with Hazel Crest SD 152.5 curriculum, MTSS expectations, and Illinois Learning Standards
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all district policies and procedures
- Participate in ongoing professional development to remain current on literacy research and best practices
- Uphold the district's mission of Excellence, Equity, and Engagement in all interactions and instructional decisions
- Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
- Reading Teacher or Reading Specialist endorsement preferred
- Demonstrated success teaching reading at the elementary level
- Deep knowledge of:
- Foundational literacy skills and evidence-based reading practices
- MTSS frameworks, intervention cycles, and progress monitoring
- Universal screeners, diagnostics, and curriculum-based measures
- Small-group and individualized intervention strategies
- Strong communication, collaboration, and data-analysis skills
- Commitment to culturally responsive, student-centered instruction aligned to district values
- Full-time, school-year position
- Reports to the building principal and collaborates closely with the MTSS team, literacy leadership, and district curriculum office
- Works across classrooms and small-group instructional spaces to support student learning
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