Elementary Literacy Interventionist & MTSS Specialist

Independent School District 196; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Sick-leave

State pension plan

Tax-deferred retirement savings

Job summary

Independent School District 196 is seeking an Elementary Interventionist to support literacy and behavioral needs. This 1.0 FTE role focuses on targeted instruction, PBIS and MTSS collaboration, and family engagement to promote equity and student success.

The position requires Minnesota teaching licensure, 3+ years teaching experience, and structured literacy training. Join a collaborative district serving Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan and surrounding communities.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota teaching license (elementary, special education, reading, or English Language Development)
• Minimum of three years teaching experience
• Training or certification in structured literacy (preferred)
• Experience in structured literacy instruction and intervention (preferred)
• Knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices
• Knowledge and experience implementing Tier 1, 2, and 3 behavioral supports (PBIS, MTSS)
• Ability to analyze academic and behavioral data and adjust instruction and supports accordingly
• Strong knowledge of Minnesota English-Language Arts Standards
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching

Responsibilities

• Utilize data to identify students with literacy challenges and behavioral needs
• Develop personalized intervention and support plans with student teams and teachers
• Maintain detailed records of student progress and interventions
• Evaluate effectiveness of literacy interventions and supports across tiers
• Collaborate to analyze school-level data and identify improvement areas
• Implement evidence-based structured literacy interventions tailored to student needs
• Provide explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension
• Conduct small-group sessions and support positive behavior during instruction
• Collaborate with teachers to align interventions with classroom instruction and Tier 1 supports
• Communicate progress with teachers, administrators and families
• Serve on BAT and SAT teams and partner with families to extend supports beyond school

Skills

Literacy instruction

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Minnesota teaching license (elementary / SPED / reading / ELD)

3+ years teaching experience

Structured literacy training/certification

Job description

Independent School District 196 is seeking an Elementary Interventionist to support literacy and behavioral needs. This 1.0 FTE role focuses on targeted instruction, PBIS and MTSS collaboration, and family engagement to promote equity and student success.

The position requires Minnesota teaching licensure, 3+ years teaching experience, and structured literacy training. Join a collaborative district serving Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan and surrounding communities.