Copy Of Elementary Teacher - Reading Interventionist - Leave Replacement 2025-2026

Pompton Lakes School District; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pompton Lakes School District seeks a Reading Interventionist to support elementary students at Lincoln School. This leave replacement covers January through June 2027, focusing on improving reading achievement through targeted instruction and program coordination.

The role requires collaboration with grade-level teams, ongoing assessment, and feedback to teachers. Certification as an Elementary Teacher is required, with a bachelor's degree in education and a commitment to best practices in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction, consultation, and coordination to ensure comprehensive and sequential curriculum and instruction in reading.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and assists teachers in modifying instructional methods to fit individual student's needs.
• Documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes, develops lesson plans, models the necessary skills to perform assignments; assesses and provide feedback to administration and teaching staff regarding student progress and achievement and the effectiveness of District mathematics curriculum.
• Provides for continuing improvement of instruction through professional development, cooperation with building administrators, teacher observations and classroom visits.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and Teacher for Remedial Instruction, regarding reading assessments and remedial reading techniques; assists, coaches and models effective remedial reading instructional strategies for classroom teachers.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for related student activities and achievement as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Keeps current of developments in teaching reading and provides staff members with assistance and instructional material as appropriate.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

Skills

Teaching methods

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis

Education laws

Software literacy

Parental communication

Education

Bachelors in education

Tools

Data systems

Education software

Job description

Copy Of Elementary Teacher - Reading Interventionist - Leave Replacement 2025-2026 JobID: 341

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Reading Specialist
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Location: Lincoln School
• Date Available: 01/04/2027
• Closing Date: 11/25/2026

Reading Interventionist - Leave Replacement - January - June 2027

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Principalof to develop, coordinate, support and evaluate the District's reading programs and to serve as a resource and consultant for teaching staff to improve students' success in reading.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Provides direction, consultation, and coordination to ensure comprehensive and sequential curriculum and instruction in reading.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and assists teachers in modifying instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs to reach or exceed reading standards and goals.
• Documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes, develops lesson plans, models the necessary skills to perform assignments; assesses and provide feedback to administration and teaching staff regarding student progress and achievement and the effectiveness of District mathematics curriculum.
• Provides for continuing improvement of instruction through professional development, cooperation with building administrators, teacher observations and classroom visits.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and Teacher for Remedial Instruction, regarding reading assessments and remedial reading techniques; assists, coaches and models effective remedial reading instructional strategies for classroom teachers.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for related student activities and achievement as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Maintains liaison with the State Department of Education, local universities and state and national professional organizations in mathematics.
• Coordinates the selection, inventory and ordering of texts, teaching aids, software, supplies and equipment.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and the benefits of reading, and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Keeps current of developments in teaching reading and provides staff members with assistance and instructional material as appropriate.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

• NJ State Certification Elementary Teacher

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Postings current as of 10/24/2026 4:29:54 AM CST.