Reading Interventionist
Job in
Lyons, Cook County, Illinois, 60534, USA
Listed on 2026-06-07
Listing for:
Suburban Cook County Online Application Consortium
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-07
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Curriculum and Instruction/Interventionist
Date Posted:
4/16/2026
Location:
General George S. Patton School
(High-Needs School)
District:
General George S. Patton School District #133
Qualifications:
- Education:
Bachelor's degree in Education required;
Master's degree in Reading, Literacy, or a related field preferred. - Certification:
Valid teaching license;
Reading Specialist endorsement or certification preferred. - Experience:
Minimum of 3 years teaching experience, with demonstrated success in reading instruction and intervention.
- Deep understanding of the science of reading and developmentally appropriate literacy instruction.
- Strong knowledge of reading assessments and data analysis.
- Ability to differentiate instruction and adjust teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with current literacy programs and instructional technologies.
DESCRIPTION:
The Reading Interventionist provides targeted reading instruction and support to students in grades K-8 who are identified as performing below grade level in reading. The interventionist collaborates with classroom teachers, administrators, and support staff to design and implement evidence-based reading interventions, monitor student progress, and promote literacy achievement for all learners.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide small group and individualized reading instruction aligned to students' specific needs.
- Assess students using formal and informal measures to determine reading levels, strengths, and areas of need.
- Analyze data to identify students for intervention and monitor ongoing progress.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and adjust intervention plans.
- Implement research-based strategies in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Support classroom instruction through modeling and co-teaching literacy strategies.
- Participate in the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of student performance and progress.
- Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress and strategies for home support.
- Attend professional development sessions to remain current in literacy instruction and intervention strategies.
- Assist in the development and implementation of school wide literacy initiatives.
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