Elementary Literacy Interventionist; One External

Elementary Literacy Interventionist (One-Year-Only) External Applicants Only

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary Literacy Interventionist
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location:
  
  Magna STEAM Academy
• Date Available:
  
  10/05/2026
• Closing Date: 10/02/2026

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

Magna STEAM Academy(Elementary)
Literacy Interventionist K-5

Grade Teacher (1.0 FTE) One-Year-Only (External Applicants Only)

Applicant must meet one of the following:

• A current Professional Educator License issued by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) in a relevant license area:
  Elementary, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education K-12.
• A current equivalent professional educator license from another state or country; individuals hired under this provision must obtain a Utah Professional Educator License by the end of their first school year of employment with the District.

Please upload the following document with your application depending on your licensure situation:

• In and out-of-state applicants must upload a copy of their current state license with their application in order to be considered.
• New graduates from teacher preparation programs who have not yet received their official teaching license should upload a conferral letter from their university in place of the license. The conferral letter must be on official university letterhead and must include:
  • The degree earned
  • The anticipated graduation date
  • The type of license and content area/endorsement(s) in which the candidate will be recommended to the Utah State Board of Education

Candidates must have officially graduated prior to the position start date. An official copy of the teaching license and degree will be required upon hire.

· Must meet or be willing to meet the Utah Science of Reading Requirement (S.B. 241 see below).

· ESL endorsement preferred.

· Position begins with the  school year.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Ben Peters, Principal, at  or email bnpeters .

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT - LITERACY INTERVENTIONIST

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, and/or abilities required. Regular presence, attendance, timeliness are essential job functions of this position.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the school principal, the Literacy Interventionist is responsible for increasing student achievement by providing intensive Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy instruction for students. The interventionist utilizes data-driven, research-based methods aligned with the Science of Reading to remediate reading deficiencies and develop critical thinking skills in accordance with the district's strategic plan and state law.

Essential Functions

• Instructional Delivery:
  • Provide high-quality literacy instruction to individual students and small groups (4-6 students) for 30 minutes daily, at least four days a week.
  • Target instruction for K-3 students as a priority, with potential support for grades 4-5 as determined by school leadership.
  • Utilize state-approved intervention programs and pedagogical practices that align with the Science of Reading.
• Assessment and Data Management:
  • Administer and analyze benchmarks and diagnostic assessments to identify targeted areas of need.
  • Support the development and implementation of Individualized Reading Plans (IRP) for students scoring below benchmark, identifying specific reading deficiencies and evidence-based interventions.
  • Coordinate with the school literacy team to establish and monitor the progress of student IRPs.
  • Serve on the school's testing team for up to five days…