49% Title I Elementary School Literacy Interventionist

Jones County Schools; Gray (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones County Schools is seeking a dedicated Literacy Interventionist for Dames Ferry Elementary to deliver targeted reading support for students needing additional instruction. The role collaborates with classroom teachers to identify gaps, design effective interventions, and align literacy efforts with the school curriculum.

The position emphasizes monitoring student progress, communicating with families, and contributing to a district literacy program aimed at improving reading proficiency

Qualifications

• Certified to teach Georgia P-5 (ECE)
• Adherence to Georgia ethics for educators
• Reliable attendance and presence at work

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted, evidence-based literacy intervention
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to address student needs
• Design interventions and write lesson plans with materials
• Assist in evaluating programs and recommending changes
• Keep parents informed about literacy progress
• Coordinate literacy instruction with the total curriculum
• Monitor student progress and adjust strategies
• Teach remedial reading as needed
• Support MTSS implementation

Skills

Targeted literacy intervention

Progress monitoring

Lesson planning

Collaboration with teachers

Parental communication

MTSS familiarity

Education

Georgia P-5 (ECE) teaching certificate

Job description

49% Title I Elementary School Literacy Interventionist JobID: 1110

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Teacher - Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• Date Posted: 8/31/2026
• Location: Dames Ferry Elementary School
• Date Available: 10/13/2026

POSITION TITLE: 49% Title I Elementary School Literacy Interventionist

LOCATION: Dames Ferry Elementary

REPORTS TO: Principal of School

Effective Date: 2026-2027 School Year to begin October 2026

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide targeted, evidence-based literacy intervention and support to students who require additional instruction beyond the regular classroom setting. The Literacy Interventionist works collaboratively with classroom teachers to identify and address individual student needs, strengthen foundational literacy skills, develop comprehension strategies, and promote students' overall academic growth and reading proficiency.

• Consult frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to literacy instruction using designated progress-monitoring instrument as a base.
• Design interventions and write lesson plans detailing methods and materials.
• Assist in the evaluation of ongoing programs and make recommendations for change.
• Assist teachers and other administrators in implementing the school literacy program.
• Help teachers diagnose literacy strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Keep the parents informed as to the purposes and progress of the literacy program.
• Work with support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the literacy program with the total curriculum.
• Consult with curriculum committees studying such topics as textbook selection, vocabulary development, concept development, supplementary materials and the development of study skills.
• Promote interest in reading.
• Work with the classroom teacher and district personnel to coordinate literacy instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students.
• Work with the classroom teacher to monitor student progress.
• Teach remedial reading as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned by the supervisor.
• Familiar with the Multi-Tiered System of Supports

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be certified with a valid Georgia P-5 (ECE) teaching certificate.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.

Terms of Employment

49% State salary schedule plus local supplement.

Funding Statement

This position is funded through Title I and is designed to directly impact student achievement by strengthening literacy instruction and supporting targeted interventions for students most at risk.

Selection Procedure

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of qualified applicants is established. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on our application status.