Interventionist/Coach - ELA

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools is seeking a Coach/Interventionist at B.M.C. Durfee High School to support teachers in enhancing instruction and student achievement. This role involves modeling strategies and leading professional development for staff.

Qualified candidates must possess a valid Massachusetts teaching license and have at least 5 years of teaching experience, along with successful completion of the Massachusetts Educator Licensure Test (MTEL).

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Massachusetts teaching license appropriate for the position.
• 5+ years of successful teaching experience required.
• Completion of the Massachusetts test of Educator Licensure (MTEL) in appropriate grade level.
• Experience delivering professional development to teachers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and parents.
• Strong organizational and data-driven instruction skills.
• Commitment to equity and high-quality instruction for all students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to meet learning standards.
• Design and deliver professional development for teachers.
• Assist in assessing student service levels.
• Design, implement and participate in high-quality professional development.
• Facilitate development of rigorous, relevant curriculum for delivery to students.
• Assist in assessing services based on assessments and proficiency levels.
• Assist and facilitate scheduled meetings with content teachers.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Professional development

Educational improvement

Education

Valid Massachusetts teaching license

5 years teaching experience

MTEL completion

Job description

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Interventionist/Coach
• Date Posted: 5/27/2026
• Location: B.M.C. Durfee High School

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Coach/Interventionist will support and assist classroom teachers with modeling and implementing strategies and content specific pedagogy to provide student support and accelerate progress.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Validappropriate Massachusetts license & valid grade level for the position.
• A minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience.
• Successful completion of the Massachusetts test of Educator Licensure (MTEL) in appropriate grade level for the position.
• Demonstrated success working with teachers and administrators as a professional development provider, team leader, and/or facilitator.
• Ability to communicate effectively and model collaboration with staff and parents.
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and ensuring all students have access to high quality instruction
• Experience in developing and providing professional development to teachers in content-specific pedagogy.
• Knowledge of educational improvement planning and assessment/data driven instruction.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal or Designated District Director

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and leadership to ensure that all students meet the appropriate learning standards as measured by the required corresponding assessments.
• Increase student achievement using support research based strategies for improving instruction quality.
• Prepares, models, delivers, and assesses instruction for teachers
• Design, implement and participate in high quality professional development designed to support district-based initiatives, increase student achievement using strategies for improving instruction quality.
• Facilitate development and implementation of rigorous and relevant curriculum for delivery to students.
• Assists in assessing the level of services to be provided to each student based on assessments and proficiency levels.
• Assists and facilitates as needed in scheduled meetings with content teachers.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

In accordance with the Fall River Educators Association Contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race,color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.