Teacher - Reading Interventionist

Literacy Interventionist Overview

The Literacy Interventionist assists students who have been identified as at‑risk with literacy intervention to provide a continuum of support and help them get on grade level. The interventionist utilizes district approved interventions to deliver lesson plans, evaluate and assess student performance. The interventionist meets with teachers, interprets student progress, and informs parents/guardians about student strengths, weaknesses, and progress. Lastly, the interventionist collaborates with identified teachers who share the at‑risk students served and develops a transition plan between the intervention classroom and the regular classroom.

This role supports student achievement in literacy/foundational reading skills, with special attention to Tier II and III instruction. The Interventionist provides individual, small group or whole group instruction to students who are struggling academically (identified as needing Tier II and/or III instruction). The interventionist will be responsible for administering appropriate assessments and developing and delivering instructional plans designed to meet students' developmental needs in literacy.

This position is also responsible for monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance.

• Provides high quality literacy instruction to individual students and small groups
• Uses data to provide instruction to students and to bring their skills to grade level
• Collaborates with teachers, administration, and families to help identify best practices for individual and small groups of students
• Uses identified research‑based interventions focused specifically on individual student needs
• Maintains data‑based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress
• Provides data to school teams and participates in decisions about student progress
• Communicates with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress
• Assists with identifying students for placement in intervention groups
• Participates in meetings with teachers, administration, and families to discuss student placement and progress
• Provides diagnostic assessments for students as needed
• Collaborates with the Instructional Coach/Expert Teachers, school and district leaders to lead and participate in ongoing and job‑embedded professional development
• Collaborates with teachers, principals, and academic directors in determining appropriate Tier II/III resources and materials for future purchases
• Serve as a resource in identifying appropriate research‑based interventions to improve student learning and achievement
• Work teacher work year plus 5 additional days (paid per diem) for training and planning with the Academic Department

• Possess or able to obtain a Professional Massachusetts teaching license in the content area assigned (ELA/Reading or ECE/Elementary licensure acceptable)
• Demonstrate cultural competency in teaching, teamwork, and leadership practices
• Commit to support the implementation of culturally responsive and anti‑racist teaching practices to promote equity for all students
• Completed at least three years of successful teaching experience (urban experience a plus)
• Experience as an interventionist preferred
• Deep understanding of Science of Reading and all components of a strong structured literacy program
• Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with students, teachers, and families
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High expectations for self and others
• Ability to organize workload independently and set priorities

The annual salary based on teacher contract rate