Elementary Literacy Interventionist; LTS

Job Summary

The Literacy Interventionist has a pivotal role in supporting elementary school students who require targeted assistance in developing strong literacy skills, and ensuring that all students receive personalized and effective literacy interventions. The Literacy Interventionist will work collaboratively with classroom teachers, administrators, and parents to implement evidence-based strategies and curriculum aligned with structured literacy; and will be a part of a district-wide interventionist team.

• Current Minnesota teaching license (elementary, special education, reading, or English Language Development)
• Minimum of three years teaching experience
• Training or certification in structured literacy (preferred)
• Experience in structured literacy instruction and intervention (preferred)
• Knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices.
• Ability to analyze data and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Strong knowledge of Minnesota English-Language Arts Standards
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching

Assessment, Data Collection and Analysis:

• Conduct thorough assessments to identify students with literacy challenges.
• Analyze assessment data to develop personalized intervention plans.
• Maintain detailed records of student progress and intervention strategies.
• Analyze data to make informed decisions about the effectiveness of interventions.
• Work closely with colleagues to analyze school-level data and progress monitoring data; identifying trends, areas for improvement, and intervention needs.

Structured Literacy Instruction / Intervention:

• Implement evidence-based structured literacy interventions tailored to the needs of individual students.
• Provide explicit and systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
• Conduct small-group intervention sessions to address specific literacy needs.
• Problem-solve with colleagues and district intervention specialist in making responsive instructional decisions to meet student needs
• Collaborate with teachers to align intervention strategies with classroom instruction.
• Communicate regularly with teachers, administrators, and parents to share progress and discuss effective support strategies.
• Serve as a member of the school's leadership team and student assistance team
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers to extend literacy support beyond the school setting.

Professional Development:

• Stay current with research and best practices in structured literacy instruction.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Building Principal

According to contractual agreement. If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages.

Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees.

District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school…