K-4 Literacy Interventionist

Erie 1 BOCES; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapestry Charter School in Buffalo, NY seeks a K-4 Literacy Interventionist to lead targeted reading support for grades K-4. This 10-month, non-exempt role focuses on RTI frameworks and data-driven instruction to close literacy gaps and raise proficiency in reading and writing.

The teacher provides small-group and pull-out interventions, mentors teachers, delivers professional development, and helps implement a reader's and writer's workshop approach.

Qualifications

• Professional/Permanent certification in applicable grades with 3 years of teaching experience.
• Knowledge of Expeditionary Learning is a plus.
• Concentration in, master's degree, or higher, in Literacy.
• Familiarity with RtI and data-driven literacy interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and small group instruction to meet needs in pull-out or classroom settings.
• Responds to data to support RtI processes and progress monitoring.
• Develops lesson plans and uses materials for diverse learners.
• Establishes behavior standards to enable learning.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and supports literacy effectiveness.

Skills

RtI literacy

Literacy instruction

Small-group instruction

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Educational technology

Education

Master's in Literacy

Permanent teaching certification

Tools

RTI platforms

Reading/writing workshop

Job description

POSITION: K-4 Literacy Interventionist

REPORTS TO: K-4 Building Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: 10 Month/ Non Exempt

Mission: To educate and inspire a diverse community of K-12 learners by engaging them in rigorous real-world learning experiences which prioritize intellectual, social and emotional growth.

Vision: Tapestry is a vibrant, sustainable school that empowers learners and leaders to make a positive impact in our communities and beyond.

Core Values: Perseverance, Integrity, Responsibility, and respect (PIRR)

POSITION SUMMARY: The K-4 Intervention Teacher is a highly-qualified teacher who works with K-4 students who require strategic intervention in small-group settings. The focus of the teacher is to develop a student-centered system of interventions that effectively work to close the achievement gap in Literacy. The goal of the intervention specialist is to ensure that students are able to master grade level standards and curriculum by instructing students who have not met state standards. Implementation of RTI framework and Individual student plans and data. The reading interventionist will assist and deliver professional development and help with coaching teachers through the reader's and writer's workshop.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students in pull out and/or classroom setting.
• Responding to data to meet the needs of all students for fluid RtI Process.
• Develops lesson plans and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with a wide range of intellectual, physical and emotional maturity.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to achieve effective participation and learning in all activities and lessons.
• Evaluates and monitors the educational progress of students using DDI in terms of response to interventions and attainment of proficiency levels; and the educational growth in relation to the student's ability, attitude, interests and conduct.
• Pushes in and collaborates with classroom teachers.
• Best practice in literacy effectiveness.

Qualifications/Knowledge Of

• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of upper elementary students as it relates to decoding, fluency & comprehension.
• Know and have used a variety of intervention models, current programs, and strategies.
• Child growth and development and behavior characteristics of elementary students;
• Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research-based findings pertaining to student educational programming;
• Behavior management and behavior strategies, techniques, methods and conflict resolution procedures;
• Socio-economic and cultural background differences of general student population; Cultural responsiveness.
• Trained in interventions and tiers of RtI.
• Technology including devices and computer programs.
• Commitment to the success of all children.
• Demonstrates success in collaborative teaching, managing a mixed-ability classroom and facilitating performance-based learning.

Ability To

• Plan, organize, develop, and enthusiastically conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for students in grades K-2 in Literacy.
• Work with a variety of teachers to implement best practices and models for the reciprocal process of reading and writing.
• Provide effective learning experiences for students with a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Effectively assess and progress monitor the educational needs of students in order to design, develop and implement sound educational plans.

Experience And Education Requirements

Professional/Permanent certification in applicable grades/subject area with 3 years of teaching experience. Knowledge of Expeditionary Learning is a plus. Classroom experience is essential. A concentration in, master's degree, or higher, in Literacy.

Salary: From : 36720.00

Salary: To : 88200.00

Start Date : 9/2/2025

Contact Person's Name : Tapestry Charter School HR

Contact Person's Phone : [phone]

Contact Person's Email : [e-mail]

Job Posting Link : tapestry school.org