Literacy Interventionist Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Holyoke Public Schools•Holyoke, MA

About The Position

The Literacy Interventionist supports students identified as at risk with literacy intervention, providing a continuum of support to help them reach grade level. The role delivers district-approved, research-based interventions and lesson plans, assesses student performance, interprets progress data, and communicates student strengths, needs, and progress to teachers and families. The interventionist collaborates with teachers serving the same students to develop transition plans between intervention and regular classrooms. The position supports achievement in literacy and foundational reading skills, with particular attention to Tier II and Tier III instruction. It provides individual and small-group instruction to students who are struggling academically and monitors, documents, reports, and communicates their progress. The interventionist works under the direction of district directors and the school principal and collaborates with school teams, instructional coaches, school and district leaders, and families.

Requirements

Demonstrated cultural competence in teaching, teamwork, and leadership practices.
Commitment to implementing culturally responsive and anti-racist teaching practices to promote equity for all students.
At least three years of successful K–8 teaching experience.
Deep understanding of the Science of Reading and all components of a strong structured literacy program.
Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with students, teachers, and families.
Possess or be able to obtain a Professional Massachusetts teaching license in the assigned content area; ELA/Reading or elementary licensure is acceptable.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
High expectations for oneself and others.
Ability to organize workload independently and set priorities.

Nice To Haves

Urban teaching experience.
Experience as an interventionist.
Bilingual Spanish/English ability.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality literacy instruction to individual students and small groups.
Support teachers in completing early literacy screeners for students in grades K–3 twice a year.
Use data to guide instruction and help students bring their skills to grade level.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to identify best practices for individual students and small groups.
Use identified research-based interventions focused on individual student needs.
Maintain data-based documentation through continuous monitoring of student performance and progress.
Provide data to school teams and participate in decisions about student progress.
Communicate with teachers, administrators, and families about student progress.
Assist in identifying students for placement in intervention groups.
Participate in meetings with teachers, administrators, and families to discuss student placement and progress.
Provide diagnostic assessments for students as needed.
Collaborate with the instructional coach and school and district leaders to lead and participate in ongoing, job-embedded professional development.
Collaborate with teachers, principals, and academic directors to determine appropriate Tier II and Tier III resources and materials for future purchases.
Serve as a resource for identifying appropriate research-based interventions to improve student learning and achievement.
Work the teacher work year plus five additional days, paid per diem, for training and planning with the Academic Department.