2026–2027 | Literacy Interventionist

Boston Prep•Hyde Park, MA

About The Position

Prep Boston is a college-preparatory charter public district with a middle and high school serving approximately 700 students in grades 6-12. The majority of students and families reside in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park. As a charter public school, Prep Boston welcomes all students via an impartial public lottery and holds high expectations for all, including those with special needs and English language learners. The mission of Boston Prep is to prepare students for success in a four-year college and to embody lifelong ethical growth. The school fosters an environment structured around accelerating academic growth, with an extended school day and year. Relationships are central to the community, and an understanding of anti-racism is critical. The approach is guided by six essential beliefs: an exceptional adult team, high expectations for all students, fostering ethical growth, an invested student culture balanced by structure and joy, a range of academic, social, and emotional support, and ensuring college persistence through student and alumni support. The values of the One Team guide how they work together, emphasizing being mission-driven, acknowledging room for improvement, and recognizing that staff actions drive student results.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Literacy, or a related field
Experience supporting struggling readers through targeted interventions
Knowledge of the science of reading and structured literacy practices
Experience using assessment data to inform instruction
Experience working within an MTSS or RTI framework

Nice To Haves

Reading Specialist certification or coursework toward certification
Experience with literacy intervention programs or structured literacy approaches

Responsibilities

Deliver small-group Tier 2 literacy interventions aligned with evidence-based reading instruction and the science of reading.
Target foundational literacy skills including: phonological awareness, phonics and decoding, fluency, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension.
Develop structured intervention plans based on student assessment data.
Maintain a consistent schedule for intervention groups.
Monitor student progress regularly and adjust instruction accordingly.
Document intervention data and communicate progress to teachers and MTSS teams.
Support Tier 3 literacy interventions for students requiring intensive reading support.
Collaborate with special education teachers to align interventions with IEP goals when appropriate.
Administer or support literacy assessments and diagnostic tools.
Contribute to discussions regarding intervention effectiveness and potential referrals for additional support.
Provide instructional strategies that support students with diverse learning needs.
Participate in MTSS meetings and data reviews to identify students requiring intervention.
Support universal screening processes and literacy data analysis.
Collaborate with teachers to strengthen literacy instruction and intervention strategies.
Provide modeling or consultation to teachers regarding literacy supports for struggling readers.
Contribute to schoolwide literacy initiatives and instructional improvement efforts.
Communicate regularly with students and families about literacy progress and intervention goals.
Provide guidance to families on strategies that support reading development at home.
Build positive relationships with students to foster confidence and engagement in literacy learning.
Communicate the school’s mission and expectations to students and families.
Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Utilize collaborative problem-solving with students and demonstrate empathy and high expectations.
Contribute positively to the school community and culture.
Engage actively in professional learning related to literacy instruction and MTSS practices.
Seek feedback and continuously improve instructional practices.
Collaborate with colleagues to support Boston Prep’s mission and values.