Elementary ELA Reading Interventionist

academielafayette; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Acade9mie Lafayette in Kansas City, MO seeks an Elementary ELA Reading Interventionist for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time, 10-month role starts August 11, 2026 and focuses on coordinating the English reading intervention program, including assessment, progress monitoring, data analysis, and Reading Success Plans.

The Interventionist will deliver direct instruction in small groups, support at-risk students, train the ELA team, and report to the campus principal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or related field.
• Missouri teaching certificate in elementary education (preferred with special reading certification).
• Proven experience as a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Provide research-based direct instruction in small intervention groups.
• Participate in ongoing professional development in reading instruction.
• Assist building principal and district leadership in coordination of school assessment plan.
• Provide support to grade level teachers in strategies to support at-risk students.
• Work collaboratively with the building team to provide parent support and education.
• Maintain, analyze and disseminate student data.
• Create and maintain Reading Success Plans to meet required state deadlines.
• Collaborate with district intervention team and leadership.
• Participate in the district professional development committee.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by principal.

Skills

Teaching experience

Reading intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in elementary education

Missouri teaching certificate in elementary education

Job description

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A WORK VISA FOR THIS POSITION

NOUS NE POUVONS PAS OFFRIR DE VISA DE TRAVAIL POUR CE POSTE.

Elementary ELA Reading Interventionist

School-Year 2026-2027

Full-time, 10- month positions

Start Date: August 11, 2026

The Reading Interventionist will coordinate the English reading intervention program, including but not limited to: assessment and progress monitoring, data collection and analysis, and creation of reading success plans. This position will also provide direct support to students via small groups or push-in support. This person will also facilitate training or professional development for the ELA team.

Status of Position

This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette. This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Reporting

The ELA Reading Interventionist reports to their campus/building principal.

Responsibilities

• Provide research-based direct instruction in small intervention groups
• Participate in ongoing professional development in reading instruction
• Assist building principal and district leadership in coordination of school assessment plan
• Provide support to grade level teachers in strategies to support at-risk students
• Work collaboratively with the building team to provide parent support and education
• Maintain, analyze and disseminate student data
• Create and maintain Reading Success Plans to meet required state deadlines
• Collaborate with district intervention team and leadership
• Participate in the district professional development committee
• Other responsibilities as assigned by principal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or related field
• Hold or be eligible for a Missouri teaching certificate in elementary education, with preference for candidates who have special reading certification
• Proven experience as a teacher

Other Requirements

• Must pass a state and federal fingerprint background check through MACHS.
• Must be registered or get registered with the Family Care Safety Registry.