Literacy Interventionist (2026-2027 School Year)

DSST Public Schools • Denver, CO

5d • $60,000 - $78,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The role of a Literacy Interventionist focuses on enhancing students' reading skills to support their academic growth. Key responsibilities include providing targeted instruction in areas like phonics, fluency, and comprehension through small group instruction. Interventionists collaborate with teachers to support instructional strategies and recommendations in Tier 1 spaces, support diagnostic assessments and data analysis to determine student needs, and engage families and communities in literacy efforts. Additional Job Details: Interventionists will work with approximately 6-10 students at a time, meeting with approximately 3-4 groups a day during scheduled periods.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in any field.
• Demonstrated content knowledge (known as in-field status) via various qualifications

Nice To Haves

• Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.
• A Colorado teaching credential is preferred but not required for most opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: Utilize DSST’s intervention curriculum offerings through Really Great Reading, interventionists will plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous grade level aligned content to 3-4 groups daily depending on campus. DSST prioritizes curriculum that centers the cultures and histories of underrepresented and marginalized communities.
• Track and Support Student Growth: Prioritize students’ intellectual growth by holding high expectations for academic success including monitoring and assessing the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual student proficiency.
• Promote Positive Culture: Employ DSST culture and support systems while validating students’ cultural identities. Actively promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture. Cultivate and maintain trusting relationships with students and families.
• Pursue Professional Development: Engage in professional growth opportunities, including regular coaching, feedback, and development, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Contribute to School Community: Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
• Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
• Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
• Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level