Elementary Literacy Interventionist; LTS

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Elementary Literacy Interventionist (LTS 1.0)

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 11/6/2026
• Location:
  
  Thomas Lake Elementary School
• Closing Date: 11/13/2026

Description: 1.0 FTE

Effective Date of Employment: Anticipated Dates:
January 21, 2027 to June 10, 2027

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

Successful completion of at least one of the following Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)-approved structured literacy training programs:

• OL&LA:
  Online Language and Literacy Academy Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education (CORE)
• LETRS:
  Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling Lexia
• CAREIALL:
  Advancing Language and Literacy Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI), University of Minnesota
• OL&LA Secondary (Grades 4-12):
  Online Language and Literacy Academy Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education (CORE)
• STRIVE Science of Reading Grades 4-12
• CAREIALL Secondary:
  
  Advancing Language and Literacy Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI University of Minnesota)

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…