Early Literacy Interventionist - Long-term Substitute

Position Overview

The Weston Public Schools are looking to hire an Early Literacy Interventionist for a Long-term Substitute assignment at Woodland Elementary School, beginning immediately and continuing until the regular Interventionist returns to work (return date TBD). This role is for 26.5 hours per week, when school is in session, reporting to the Building Principal. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.

About the Weston Public Schools

The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade
3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary, desegregation program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 166 students (K-12).

Key Responsibilities

* Provide targeted literacy interventions to small groups of kindergarten - grade 3 students

* Complete all required documentation and data collection

* Collaborate with teachers and curriculum coordinators to identify students' needs and set/monitor learning targets

* Assist teachers in devising strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding individual student needs, interests and abilities

* Other Duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree

* Experience working with school-aged students, ideally in a diverse public school

* Experience working with literacy instruction

* Competent with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Compensation and Benefits

The Early Literacy Interventionists will be paid $36.35 per hour. This is a temporary assignment and not eligible for employee benefits.

Hiring Timeline

The review of applications will begin immediately. Please note that we will carefully review every application, but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.