Early Literacy Interventionist Eagle Ridge ES

Position: 2026-27 Early Literacy Interventionist .30 - Eagle Ridge ES
Early Literacy Interventionist

Location:

Eagle Ridge Elementary School

FTE: .30

Non-Interim Position

Dates: 7/27/2026 - 5/27/2027

Purpose Statement

The job of Reading Specialist - Elementary is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as an elementary school teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues;

and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

This job reports to Site Administrator

Essential Functions

Attends Title I site specialist meetings and submit required state and federal compliance documents.

Attends reading specialist meetings and works with the other reading specialist(s) and school administration to update teachers' literacy practices, plan intervention and data discussions, and inform teachers of district and state literacy initiatives and laws.

Administers developmental testing programs and/or subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.

Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.

Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.

Demonstrates pedagogical approaches that engage learners for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.

Differentiates academic work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning within established lesson plans.

Directs instructional assistants for the purpose of providing an effective reading program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined lesson plans.

Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in Reading through a defined course of study.

Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, hallways, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Participate in the reviewing of data and instructional practices.

Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. staff, district, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.

Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

Responds to inquires from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.

Other Functions

Serves as the Dyslexia Training Designee (DTD) to provide support to all educators, in instructional practices and interventions to support all readers, including those that may show characteristics of dyslexia.

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; teaching Arizona State…