SY 26/27 Literacy Interventionist

KIPP Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Literacy Interventionist provides high-quality reading and literacy instruction to individual students and small groups, assesses student growth, and uses screening, diagnostic, and progress-monitoring data to deliver targeted interventions. The role supports students with reading deficits and students with characteristics of dyslexia, while helping students reach grade-level expectations or enrich skills above grade level. The position focuses especially on early primary literacy, including Pre-K through 3rd grade, and foundational literacy skills such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The Interventionist works with the building Literacy Coach, teachers, administrators, instructional leaders, families, and regional partners to identify student needs, monitor progress, coordinate literacy strategies, and improve instruction. The role also contributes to data analysis, curriculum feedback cycles, vertical alignment, and literacy professional learning plans across the region. In addition to literacy intervention, the position includes academic and cultural support, school supervisory duties, participation in school events, and responsibilities related to KIPP KC’s Real-World Learning initiatives, including teaching aligned courses and organizing student showcases. The position is based in a typical school or office environment with frequent interruptions. The employee reports Monday through Friday, moves throughout the school or office during the workday, attends meetings and training in person or virtually, and travels to the work location. Compensation is based on experience, education, and expertise. Full-time employees may participate in KIPP Kansas City benefit plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Relentless focus on results and commitment to teamwork.
Deep commitment to educational equity and underserved communities.
Valid Missouri teaching license with the required certification for the assigned subject and level; applicants pursuing certification may apply, but required certifications must be acquired and on file before the end of the first employment year.
Demonstrated knowledge of the assigned core subject area.
Satisfactory outcome of a background check.
Commitment to KIPP KC’s mission and values.
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment and demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to foster an inclusive environment for students, staff, and families; work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders; and build strong relationships within the KIPP KC community.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with teachers, administrators, and parents.
Strong knowledge of literacy in early primary grades (Pre-K through 3rd Grade) and of the full literacy continuum.
Strong knowledge of balanced literacy, especially foundational literacy: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Strong background and familiarity with literacy assessments, particularly reading growth assessments.
Mastery of literacy instruction, including internalizing curriculum and modeling lessons.
Ability to move about inside and outside the school or office throughout the workday.
Ability to travel to the work location.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality reading and literacy instruction to individual students and small groups.
Use data to guide instruction, help students reach grade level, and enrich the skills of students performing above grade level.
Collaborate with the Literacy Coach, teachers, and administrators to identify effective practices for individual students and groups.
Use research-based interventions tailored to individual student needs, including interventions for struggling readers and students with characteristics of dyslexia.
Communicate student progress with the Literacy Coach, teachers, and administrators.
Help identify students for intervention group placement and provide diagnostic progress monitoring as needed.
Participate in meetings to discuss student placement and progress.
Conduct region-specific data analysis to guide data-driven instructional responses.
Work with the instructional leadership team on curriculum feedback cycles, vertical alignment, and literacy support across grades.
Support development of the region’s literacy-specific professional learning scope and sequence and professional learning plans.
Analyze screening, diagnostic, and progress-monitoring data to provide targeted interventions for students with reading deficits.
Participate in ongoing professional learning in dyslexia-specific interventions.
Collaborate with the Literacy Coach and content teachers to ensure consistency between intervention and classroom reading strategies.
Monitor the reading progress of students receiving intervention and recommend instructional adjustments based on student-specific progress data.
Take personal responsibility for student achievement and collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote critical thinking and academic rigor.
Build and maintain trusting, respectful relationships with students and families.
Participate in daily school functions, including morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
Attend staff meetings, open houses, and student-led parent conferences; meet professional obligations and school cultural expectations.
Deliver rigorous instruction connected to authentic, real-world learning experiences that support college persistence, career exploration, and workforce readiness.
Lead and facilitate student experiences such as class-connected projects, professional mentorships, internships, and job-shadowing opportunities.
Teach at least one to two courses aligned with KIPP KC’s Real-World Learning initiatives and integrate applied learning and interdisciplinary skills into daily instruction.
Collaborate with students, staff, and regional industry partners to design meaningful learning experiences with measurable real-world outcomes.
Organize and lead quarterly Real-World Learning Showcases at each grade level.
Use student performance data and industry-partner feedback to refine Real-World Learning experiences.
Attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions, and travel to the work location.