Literacy Interventionist

Literacy Interventionist

DESCRIPTION:

The Literacy Interventionist is a master phonics, fluency and reading comprehension teacher.
This position will administer and interpret Literacy assessments with grade level teacher teams
to determine adequate progress and to identify students in need of Tier 2 or Tier 3 Literacy
Intervention. The Literacy Interventionist will deliver focused, sequential and systematic Literacy
instruction using research-based materials that align with the Common Core State Standards
and district Tier 1 curriculum. This individual must establish and communicate clear objectives
for all learning, use relevant technology to support instruction, and collaborate with classroom
teachers to monitor and encourage individual student progress, review data to make
instructional decisions to address student weaknesses and provide Literacy Intervention in a
variety of settings and modalities for grade levels determined by the Building Principal.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Massachusetts teacher certification, Reading All Levels, preferred
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a K-5 classroom
• Knowledge of Common Core Frameworks
• Possess a deep understanding of literacy theory for the purpose of instruction and best practices

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree in Reading Instruction/Literacy Dual Licensure in Special Education and/or English as a Second Language
• Experience working in an urban public schools setting
• Experience with multiple literacy curricula with English Learners and Students with Disabilities
• Foreign Language Proficiency.

SALARY:

Based on the Everett Teachers’ Association salary scale.

WORKING TIME:

The length of the work day will be 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide targeted, systematic and responsive small group literacy instruction
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress through ongoing communication regarding student performance and learning needs with schools leaders and teacher teams
• Deliver instruction from using a range of products determined by district initiatives including: Fundations, Heggerty Bridge to Reading, Wilson Just Words
• Interpret DIBELS and i-Ready diagnostic results and benchmarks to drive instruction
• Develop weekly lessons to meet and identify the individual needs of the students requiring intervention services
• Collaborate with building leaders to use diagnostics create and adjust criteria for literacy intervention groups to identify students in need of supplemental or intensive instruction
• Collaborate with grade level teams on curriculum, lessons and assessments to ensure consistency for students’ Literacy instruction
• Attend data meetings
• Collaborate and co-plan with Special Education and ESL teacher to provide the highest quality instruction and support for Special Education Students and English Learners
• Proctor assessments for students in grades K-8 on exams including MCAS and ACCESS
• Communicate with student families on a regular basis using culturally responsive strategies that promote two-way conversations
• Employ a strong growth mindset and participate in professional development that is relevant to the challenges of urban education in order to close opportunity gaps
• Collaborate with guidance counselors to refer students who are in need of Social Emotional support
• Collaborate with Special Education leadership and teacher colleagues to review IEPs and ensure all accommodations are properly and consistently delivered Contribute to school-wide initiatives and events which may be assigned by the Principal and Assistant Principal
• Be self-motivated and efficient
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and events which may be assigned by the Principal and Assistant Principal.

The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not
discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the
basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness,

sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation,
genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based
intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with

their ability to learn or work.