Elementary Literacy Interventionist (2025-2026)

Elementary Literacy Interventionist

The Elementary Literacy Interventionist will provide reading and writing interventions utilizing ELD strategies as well as engagement responsibilities to assist students. Meet or exceed student English Language goals and/or growth targets as determined by Pinnacle while instilling a love of the English language.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: Elementary Principal, Elementary Assistant Principal.

Direct Reports: This is a non-supervisory position.

Application Deadline: 

The application deadline for this posting is 4/30/2025. 

Compensation:

This is a full-time, 10-month position. Salaries start at $58,710 and go up based on education and years of licensed experience. Click here to see the Teacher Salary Schedule, which can also be found on the school’s website under ‘Financial Transparency.’ See a detailed outline of benefits and additional compensation at the bottom of the job description.

Essential Functions:

Classroom Environment:

• Utilize school wide and intervention-specific data sources and platforms to facilitate the decision making process and deliver targeted student interventions
• Deliver high-quality instruction in conjunction with partner teachers.
• Encourage collaboration, communication, and respect among students.
• Maintain high standards for academic excellence.
• Post daily lesson objectives that can be articulated by the students.
• Provide well-paced instructional flow to fully utilize time allotted and maintain student engagement.
• Utilize The PBIS Model for: Relationship Building, Respect, and Responsibility; to foster a positive classroom environment.

Collaboration:

• Participate in MTSS meetings and data discussions for students in Tiers 2 and 3
• Actively participate in professional development provided by Pinnacle.
• Communicate and foster positive relationships with students, parents, and families.
• Contribute to our Professional Learning Community (PLC).
• Participate in activities, intervention discussions, and team meetings to ensure student success and to promote innovation.
• Work with teachers to develop highly effective small group instruction.
• Work with principal and teachers in establishing annual student achievement targets.

Curriculum:

• Implement literacy intervention curriculum materials with integrity
• Utilize research-based best practices and instructional strategies to meet the learning needs of all students
• Differentiate instruction based upon English proficiency levels.
• Utilize the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model.
• Develop schedules for ELA services.

Additionally:

• Be present and engage in Pinnacle functions and organizations to build strong relationships with students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Maintain and deepen current educational learning on an ongoing basis.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, License, and Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Colorado Teaching License with endorsements for the levels and subject areas teaching; mastery of subject matter coupled with a passion to engage and motivate students.
• Colorado Reading Teacher (Grades K-12) endorsement preferred

General Abilities, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Skills:

• Experience with second language learners.
• Strong knowledge of language arts content area, educational research, learning styles, and teaching methods related to secondary students.
• Comfortable embracing and using education-related technology.
• Excellent classroom management skills in both co-teaching and individual teaching models.
• Knowledge in the use of student performance data to drive instructional practices.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating the diverse background of students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator. 
• Commitment to mission and vision of the school.
• Creative and flexible in time of change.
• Demonstrated success as an innovator of creative solutions at work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Growth-oriented approach; always looking for ways to improve professionally.
• Professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor.

Working Conditions:

Exposure/Noise Level: Occasional exposure to airborne particles, fumes, and outdoor weather conditions.  Normal school environment with moderate to high noise level.

Mental Functions: Analyze, collaboration, communicate, compare, compilation of data, compute, coordinate, copy, direct, evaluate, instruct, interpersonal skills, present, report, synthesize.

Physical Activities: Office environment including computer interface. Bend, reach, sit, stand, stoop, talk, walk, and heavy person-to-person interaction with students, parents, peers, and community members.

Weight and Force Demands: Moderate physical activity (lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 25 pounds).

Other: May be required to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work related functions.

Why work for Pinnacle?

As a member of the Pinnacle PACK, you will have the opportunity to be influential every day and make an impact in the lives of our students and our larger community! Our team and school community are diverse and we embrace that diversity as an encouraging, friendly, open, and supportive team and school. We invest in our team members by providing a balanced, growth-oriented, and supportive work environment, while helping you achieve your career goals within and beyond Pinnacle. Additionally, we offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans (100% employer paid options for the employee)!
• Participation in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA (click HERE to learn more)!
• PERA 401K, 403B, and Roth IRA retirement options!
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care!
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents!
• Short and Long Term Disability!
• Colonial add-ons to include accident, critical illness, and hospital plans!
• Employee Assistance Program with up to three free counseling sessions!
• Paid Time Off 
  • PTO Days: 8/year

If you want to be part of a caring, supportive community and make a difference as part of the Pinnacle PACK, apply now!

About Pinnacle:

Pinnacle Charter School has served the community for more than 20 years. Authorized by the Colorado Charter School Institute, the Pinnacle is a Title I K-12 school supporting more than 2,000 students in achieving excellence in all aspects of their lives. The K-8 building is located at 1001 West 84th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO. The high school is located at 8412 Huron Street, Thornton, CO.  For more information visit https://www.pinnaclecharterschool.org/.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Pinnacle Charter School is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify as part of our onboarding process.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Salary : $58,710 - $91,789