Literacy Interventionist Job Rock Springs area,Wyoming USA,Education / Teaching

Date Posted:
7/22/2026
Location:

Rock Springs High School
Date Available:

August 2026
Closing Date:
When Filled

Sweetwater County

School District Number One

P.O. Box 1089

Rock Springs, WY

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Literacy Interventionist

Location: District Department:

Reports To
:
Building Administrator

Terms of

Contract:

Full Contract X Half Contract Other

Nature and Scope of Job

The purpose of an literacy interventionist is to provide literacy intervention based on strategies embedded with the science of reading philosophies. The literacy interventionist will teach students reading strategies to enable student success, access curriculum, and meet proficiency with all content areas aligned with standards.

Job Functions Essential Functions

Supports Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for students to access a language proficiency program of study that meets individual needs and abilities within the Sweetwater County School District Number One curriculum.

Conducts assessments / screenings and uses results to inform instruction.

Implements curriculum objectives and goals using effective teaching techniques.

Works with students to develop a cognitive and social language base.

Assesses, instructs, and evaluates specific students' needs and seeks assistance of classroom teachers or other specialists as needed.

Plans and implements a program of literacy instruction based on the science of reading that meets individual student needs, interests, and abilities.

Uses effective teaching techniques and materials to implement curriculum objectives and goals.

Writes daily lesson plans describing learning experiences correlated to curriculum objectives.

Determines program eligibility through assessment of specific student needs.

Monitors and assesses student progress and provides feedback on a regular basis to teachers, students, and parents/guardians.

Communicates aims/objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner in clear, concise terms.

Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the students.

Assists administration in implementing all policies, regulations, and rules of Sweetwater County School District Number One.

Promotes and follows adopted Sweetwater County School District Number One philosophy, policies, and administrative procedures.

Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, parents, students, and community in a positive manner.

Assumes legal responsibilities for supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities.

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Assumes individual responsibilities assigned by the principal/supervisor which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning of any professional assignments.

Maintains accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by Sweetwater County School District Number One policy, and administrative regulation.

Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Conducts oneself in a business-like and task-oriented manner.

Other Functions

Remains informed of new techniques and current research.

Completes data information and reports in a timely manner.

Discusses student progress at parent conferences and requested meetings.

--EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL DUTIES OF THIS JOB--

Job Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Mental Ability

Must possess broad knowledge of pedagogy and learning theory with expertise in area(s) of certification.
Must possess knowledge of group dynamics and interpersonal skills.
Must possess knowledge of psychological, emotional, educational, and behavioral development of children.
Must possess classroom management skills which include discipline as well as record keeping and assessment ability.
Must possess technological and computer skills.
Must possess problem solving, flexibility, imagination, patience, reasoning, creativity, judgment, and analytical abilities.

Education, License, Certification or Formal Training

Proper certification issued by the Wyoming Department of Education.
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, awarded from an accredited college…