Reading Interventionist 2026-2027
Atlas Elementary•St. Louis, MO
2d
About The Position
Atlas Elementary School is seeking a dedicated and qualified Reading Interventionist to join our dynamic team. The Reading Interventionist will play a crucial role in supporting students' literacy development by implementing targeted intervention strategies, assessing individual needs, and collaborating with teachers and parents. The successful candidate will have a passion for literacy, a strong understanding of reading instruction, and the ability to work collaboratively in a student-centered environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Reading Specialist certification, Special Education or related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Valid teaching certification.
- Proven experience in providing reading intervention at the elementary level.
- Strong understanding of literacy development and evidence-based intervention strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Familiarity with a variety of assessment tools and data-driven decision-making.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Assessment and Analysis: Conduct assessments to identify students' reading levels, strengths, and areas for improvement.
- Analyze assessment data to inform targeted intervention plans and instructional strategies.
- Individualized Intervention: Provide one-on-one or small group reading intervention sessions to students with identified reading difficulties.
- Develop and implement customized intervention plans that align with students' individual needs and learning styles.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, special education staff, and other stakeholders to integrate intervention strategies into the overall curriculum.
- Communicate regularly with teachers and parents to share progress, discuss strategies, and provide recommendations for at-home support.
- Professional Development: Stay current with research-based best practices in reading intervention and attend relevant professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share expertise and contribute to the school's professional learning community.
- Data Tracking and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of intervention sessions, progress monitoring, and assessment results.
- Generate regular reports to update teachers, administrators, and parents on students' progress.
