K-4 Literacy Interventionist

Tapestry-Charter-School-1; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapestry Charter School in Buffalo, NY seeks a K-4 Literacy Interventionist to provide intensive literacy support and strengthen Tier I instruction through collaboration.

You will use assessment data to guide targeted interventions, develop plans within RtI/MTSS, and coach teachers in Readers Workshop and Writers Workshop, while maintaining documentation and communicating progress to families.

Qualifications

• Certified New York State Elementary Education teacher.
• Experience providing literacy interventions or supporting struggling readers.
• Strong data-driven instruction and progress monitoring.
• Familiarity with MTSS/RtI frameworks and RtI implementation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver literacy interventions to individuals and small groups based on data.
• Collaborate with teachers, coaches, and administrators to align interventions with core instruction.
• Utilize Data-Driven Instruction protocols to monitor progress and adjust coaching.
• Provide push-in and pull-out literacy support for foundational skills (phonemic awareness to writing).
• Document student progress and communicate with families regularly.

Skills

Literacy Intervention

Data analysis

Collaborative planning

Readers Workshop

Writers Workshop

Education

New York State Elementary Certification

Master's in Literacy (preferred)

Tools

Google Workspace

Student Information Systems

Educational technology tools

Job description

Certified - Teaching - Reading Teacher {READ}

Job Number 3300056578

Start Date

Open Date 08/03/2026

Closing Date

REPORTS TO: K-4 Building Principal and/or Instructional Coach

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: 10 Month/ 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 : Our K-4 Literacy Interventionists are highly-qualified educators who provide intensive literacy support to students requiring additional intervention while strengthening Tier I classroom instruction through collaboration and coaching. Our Literacy Interventionists:

• Strengthen our school community by investing students and families in our shared values of Perseverance, Integrity, Responsibility, and Respect.
• Create and maintain physically and emotionally safe learning environments that support student success through restorative practices and social-emotional learning.
• Deliver high-quality, research-based literacy interventions to individual students and small groups based on assessment data and student need.
• Utilize assessment data, progress monitoring, and Data-Driven Instruction (DDI) protocols to identify student needs, monitor intervention effectiveness, and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized intervention plans aligned to the school's RtI/MTSS framework.
• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, instructional coaches, special education staff, and administrators to ensure interventions are aligned with core classroom instruction.
• Provide push-in and pull-out intervention services designed to improve foundational literacy skills including phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, reading, and writing.
• Model effective literacy instruction and support teachers through coaching, collaborative planning, and professional learning opportunities focused on Readers Workshop and Writers Workshop.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress, intervention services, and assessment results.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and intervention goals.
• Attend and actively participate in grade-level meetings, intervention team meetings, professional development, and coaching sessions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen literacy instruction across the K-4 program.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Tapestry Charter School's mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support students, staff, and the overall success of the school.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A commitment to exemplifying Tapestry's core values of Perseverance, Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility.
• An unwavering commitment to ensuring academic success for every student.
• Extensive knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction and intervention practices.
• Experience implementing literacy intervention programs and progress monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RtI) frameworks.
• Experience analyzing assessment data to make instructional decisions.
• Strong understanding of literacy development, including phonological awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing instruction.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with classroom teachers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience coaching or modeling instructional practices for teachers is preferred.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Familiarity with the Expeditionary Learning model is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with educational technology, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, student information systems, and other instructional technology tools.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Professional or Permanent New York State Teaching Certification in Elementary Education or an applicable certification area.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful elementary classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing literacy interventions or supporting struggling readers.
• Master's degree or concentration in Literacy, Reading, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed primarily in a classroom environment, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion including walking, bending, standing, reaching, and sitting. Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers are required for typing, filing, and data entry. Close visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing data, reading assessment reports, viewing computer screens, and maintaining student records. Position requires effective communication, active listening, mobility throughout the school building, and the ability to respond to student needs in a dynamic educational environment.

The above job description is not a contractual or binding document; it is provided as a guide to the types of duties required to be undertaken. Duties may vary from time to time, and this description is subject to review. Modifications will be made as needed to support changes in the business climate and organizational requirements.

Job Attachment

Itinerant Location 111 Great Arrow Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

Salary Competitive Y

Start Date 8/24/2026

Contact Person's Name Tapestry's Human Resource Department

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