SY26-27 Interventionist Spanish Literacy Teacher

MUNDO VERDE BILINGUAL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL•Washington, DC

136d•$60,675 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join a compassionate team of lifelong learners, dedicated to enhancing their skills and building a strong community in service to the most diverse student groups in the district. Our staff is characterized by their unwavering love and genuine joy for students, families, and colleagues. If you are an independent, solutions-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and a creative attitude, we invite you to be a part of our community. Become an integral part of our team and embark on the next step in your journey of shaping the future, one student at a time. The Spanish Reading Interventionist provides targeted, research-based literacy instruction to students who require additional support in developing foundational reading skills in Spanish. This role focuses on accelerating student growth in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension through small-group and individualized instruction. The Interventionist collaborates closely with classroom teachers, instructional leaders, and families to ensure student progress and alignment with school-wide literacy goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Elementary Education, Spanish, Literacy or a related field
Experience working with students in small-group or targeted instructional settings
Native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
Experience teaching literacy and/or providing reading intervention in elementary school settings.
Strong knowledge of literacy development, assessment, structured literacy, and evidence-based reading instruction.
Commitment to educational equity and culturally responsive teaching practices.
Ability to analyze student data to identify learning gaps and monitor progress
Strong collaboration skills to work with classroom teachers, special education staff, and school leadership
Proficiency with instructional technology and student data systems

Nice To Haves

Teaching certification or licensure (Elementary or related area)
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, families, and colleagues in Spanish and English.
Experience in bilingual or dual language school settings.
Experience delivering evidence-based intervention programs
Familiarity with progress monitoring tools and assessment platforms
Experience supporting multilingual learners and/or students with disabilities
Master’s degree in Education, Spanish, Literacy or a related field
Demonstrated ability to be an independent solutions-oriented problem-solver
Commitment to demonstrate love and joy towards students, colleagues, and the work
Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
Capacity to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values every day: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation

Responsibilities

Provide targeted, high-quality literacy intervention in Spanish through small-group and individualized instruction for students identified as needing additional support.
Deliver evidence-based reading instruction aligned with the science of reading, structured literacy practices, and the school's dual-language/biliteracy model.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized intervention plans that address students' specific literacy needs and accelerate academic growth.
Support students in the development of foundational literacy skills, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, and oral language development.
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of multilingual learners and students with varying levels of literacy proficiency.
Foster biliteracy by helping students make connections between Spanish and English language and literacy skills when appropriate.
Create and adapt engaging, culturally responsive, and linguistically appropriate instructional materials.
Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement, confidence, and academic success.
Administer literacy screeners, diagnostic assessments, benchmark assessments, and progress-monitoring tools in accordance with school and program requirements.
Analyze student achievement data to identify needs, develop intervention groups, and adjust instructional strategies.
Monitor student progress regularly and maintain accurate records of intervention services, growth, and outcomes.
Use data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make recommendations for continued support, referral, or exit from intervention services.
Prepare reports and documentation as required for student support teams, school leadership, and family communication.
Collaborate closely with classroom teachers to align intervention goals with core literacy instruction and classroom learning objectives.
Participate actively in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI), Student Support Team (SST), and data review meetings.
Partner with special education teachers, ESL specialists, instructional coaches and related service providers to ensure coordinated support for students.
Share effective literacy strategies and instructional resources with teachers to strengthen school-wide literacy practices.
Contribute to the development and implementation of school-wide literacy initiatives and improvement efforts.
Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, intervention goals, and strategies to support literacy development at home.
Conduct family conferences and meetings in Spanish and/or English, as appropriate.
Promote meaningful family engagement through partnerships between the school, families, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
Support family literacy initiatives and provide resources that empower families to support student learning.
Participate in family outreach efforts, including Flamboyan home visits and other family engagement programs.
Serve as a literacy resource for staff, students, and families regarding Spanish literacy development and biliteracy best practices.
Support the school's dual-language mission by promoting high expectations for bilingualism, biliteracy, academic achievement, and sociocultural competence.
Advocate for equitable access to high-quality literacy instruction and intervention services for multilingual learners.
Collaborate with educators to ensure instructional practices are culturally responsive and linguistically sustaining.
Other duties as assigned