Tier II and Tier III Literacy Intervention Teacher

Tier II and Tier III Literacy Intervention Teacher

Location:

.5 Bentley Elementary and .5 Dodson Elementary

Duties and Responsibilities:

In conjunction with classroom Tier I and Tier II instruction, the Literacy Intervention Teacher provides targeted Tier II and Tier III support to strengthen students' foundational word recognition skills. The teacher delivers explicit, systematic lessons in phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, and encoding using the UFLI Foundations curriculum, adapting instruction based on student data to meet individual learning needs.

Qualifications:

Valid Elementary Michigan Teaching Certificate. Advanced coursework in reading instruction required. Classroom expertise in small group instruction. Endorsement in Reading Specialist (BR) (preferred). Classroom teaching experience across elementary grade levels (at least 2 grade levels). Experience in the administration and interpretation of formal and informal assessments. Experience working with a diverse population. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Capacity to work collaboratively and team with others.

Demonstration of a working knowledge of evidence-based intervention strategies. Extensive experience with UFLI Foundations (preferred). LETRS completion or active enrollment (preferred).

Responsibilities:

Collects and uses ongoing student performance data to plan and implement intervention strategies for students targeted for assistance. Builds collaborative relationships with the classroom teacher, the building's support staff, the parents, and the principal to plan for effective Tier II or Tier III interventions for identified students. Knows and applies the fundamentals of child development, language development, and evidence-based practices when working with students and staff.

Collaborates with teachers to maximize instruction for flexible groupings and for targeted instruction with selected students in the classroom. Uses UFLI Foundations to meet the diverse needs of students Coordinates with others to maintain records of students, interventions, and results as outlined by the MTSS process.

Reports To:

Building Principal

Start Date:

August 25, 2026 New hires will be required to attend a three-day orientation August 19-21, 2026

Salary: PCEA Teachers Salary Schedule

Method of Application:

Internal Applicants Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
Letter of interest Updated resume Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section).

External Applicants Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer Resume Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying Two current letters of recommendation Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned Copy of valid Michigan teaching certificate

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Terms of Employment:

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.

Deadline:
Open until filled Posted: 8/12/26