Literacy Intervention Teacher (K-6)

St. Albert Public Schools; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Albert Public Schools is seeking a Literacy Intervention Teacher to provide targeted reading and writing intervention for K–6 students under the guidance of the Coordinator, Division Intervention Services.

The role is a 0.5 FTE temporary assignment from September 2026 to June 2027, focusing on Tier 2 andTier 3 interventions, data-informed planning, and collaboration with school teams to strengthen literacy instruction within the St. Albert Public Schools Literacy Framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education with Alberta Teaching Certificate required.
• Experience delivering elementary reading and writing intervention guided by assessments.
• Knowledge of evidence-informed literacy instruction and MTSS frameworks.
• Ability to build student confidence and foster independence as readers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy intervention for K–6 students individually and in small groups.
• Support co-teaching and classroom-based intervention within MTSS.
• Use screening and progress data to set measurable goals and adjust plans.
• Deliver explicit instruction in reading, spelling, fluency, and writing based on assessed needs.
• Monitor progress and adjust grouping and intensity accordingly.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to connect intervention with IPPs.
• Model evidence-based practices to build staff capacity in literacy instruction.

Skills

Reading intervention experience

Assessment-informed instruction

Communication skills

Collaboration

MTSS knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Job description

St. Albert Public Schools is seeking a Literacy Intervention Teacher for an assignment with Student Services. Working under the guidance of the Coordinator, Division Intervention Services, the teacher will provide targeted reading and writing intervention for K–6 students and support school teams in strengthening literacy instruction. The role is guided by the St. Albert Public Schools Literacy Framework.

FTE: 0.5 FTE, Temporary from September 2026 - June 2027

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading and writing intervention individually and in small groups, using classroom-based support and co-teaching where appropriate.

• Use screening, diagnostic assessment, student work and observations to identify needs, set measurable goals and plan intervention within a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS).

• Deliver explicit, systematic instruction in word-reading and spelling, fluency, comprehension and writing based on students’ assessed needs.

• Monitor and document progress regularly; adjust instructional focus, grouping and intensity in response to the evidence.

• Teach students to monitor understanding, to use reading strategies flexibly and to apply developing skills in classroom learning.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, school administrators, the Inclusive Learning Team, the Coordinator, Division Intervention Services, and families to share progress data, adapt strategies and connect intervention with classroom instruction and IPPs, where applicable.

• Build staff capacity by modelling evidence-based practices, helping teams interpret reading evidence and apply effective strategies.

Qualifications and Attributes

• A Bachelor of Education degree and valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.

• Experience delivering elementary reading and writing intervention and using assessment to guide instruction.

• Knowledge of evidence-informed literacy instruction, including foundational reading and writing development.

• Build students’ confidence and independence as readers.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.