Elementary Literacy Specialist - Academic Interventionist (LTS)

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Literacy Interventionist Lead Specialist serves as a key leader in developing and implementing Tier 2 and Tier 3 structured literacy interventions across elementary school buildings. The role collaborates with the PreK-12 Literacy Coordinator to lead and support a team of literacy interventionists, ensure evidence-based interventions are effectively implemented and aligned with core instruction, and work with school administrators and leadership teams within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. This is a 1.0 FTE long-term substitute position at Glacier Hills - School of Arts and Science, with anticipated employment from ASAP through January 18, 2027. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position reports to the K-12 ELA - Literacy Coordinator.

Requirements

Current Minnesota teaching license in elementary education, special education, reading, or English Language Development.
At least five years of successful elementary teaching experience.
Master's degree in education, literacy, or a related field.
Experience in a leadership, supervisory, or coaching role.
Experience planning, facilitating, and leading professional development.
Demonstrated success coaching and mentoring teachers.
Strong understanding of literacy assessment tools and data analysis.
Knowledge of current literacy instruction trends and research.
Strong knowledge of Minnesota English Language Arts Standards.
Understanding of the district's learning and technology framework and use of Seesaw and Schoology in a 1:1 environment.
Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching.
Understanding of systems and organizational change, with experience leading change.
Ability to collaborate in establishing a vision and continually align efforts.
Ability to move between vision-level work and detail work.
Ability to meet timelines, direct work teams, and delegate appropriately.
Strong meeting facilitation, problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with adult learners and resolve conflicts with groups and individuals.
Strong initiative and high energy.

Nice To Haves

Cognitive coaching training or equivalent.
Training or certification in structured literacy.
Extensive experience in structured literacy instruction or intervention.

Responsibilities

Lead, guide, and support literacy interventionists to ensure implementation of evidence-based interventions.
Conduct regular check-ins and observations, and provide feedback to support interventionists' professional growth and effectiveness.
Present information to elementary administrators and other stakeholders.
Assist the District Literacy Coordinator with recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating personnel.
Assist the District Literacy Coordinator with designated budget formulation.
Plan, hire, and supervise summer programming.
Facilitate related projects, processes, and committees.
Collaborate with the District Literacy Coordinator to design and implement professional development for interventionists and classroom teachers.
Coordinate with external experts and organizations as needed.
Collaborate with Teaching and Learning Department colleagues to plan and provide aligned professional development.
Assist in selecting, procuring, and distributing instructional materials and resources for structured literacy interventions.
Facilitate training sessions for interventionists and stay informed about current research and best practices.
Analyze district literacy assessment data to inform decisions and continuous improvement in core instruction.
Work with interventionists to analyze school-level and progress-monitoring data, identify trends and areas for improvement, and determine intervention needs.
Collaborate with the district literacy coordinator, special education, and other colleagues to align core curriculum, interventions, and structured literacy initiatives.
Participate in leadership meetings to provide updates, solve challenges, and contribute to district-wide planning.
Collaborate with Teaching and Learning Department colleagues on long- and short-term visioning and planning.
Work with school administrators, teachers, and specialists to align intervention efforts with school-wide literacy goals.
Provide ongoing, on-site coaching and mentoring to interventionists implementing structured literacy curricula and practices.
Observe interventionists, provide constructive feedback, and help refine instructional techniques to address students' diverse needs.
Co-teach as part of coaching when needed.
Problem-solve with interventionists to make responsive instructional decisions for students.
Perform other related duties as assigned.