Lead Elementary Literacy Interventionist (MTSS)

Independent School District 196; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 123,000; 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 plan

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Independent School District 196 in Minnesota seeks a Literacy Interventionist Lead Specialist to guide a team of interventionists across elementary schools, ensuring evidence-based Tier 2/3 interventions align with core instruction.

You will collaborate with the PreK-12 Literacy Coordinator, lead professional development, and analyze literacy data to drive improvement within a MTSS framework. Strong leadership, coaching, and data-driven decision-making are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota teaching license (elementary, special education, reading, or ELD)
• Minimum of 5 years of successful elementary teaching experience
• Master's degree in education, literacy, or a related field
• Experience in a leadership, supervisory, or coaching role
• Experience in planning, facilitating, and leading professional development
• Demonstrated success in coaching and mentoring teachers
• Cognitive coaching training or equivalent (preferred)
• Training or certification in structured literacy (preferred)
• Extensive experience in structured literacy instruction/intervention (preferred)
• Strong understanding of literacy assessment tools and data analysis
• Knowledge of Minnesota ELA Standards
• Understanding of Seesaw/Schoology in a 1:1 environment
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching
• Understanding of systems and organizational change, and experience in leading change
• Ability to collaborate with others in establishing a vision and aligning efforts
• Ability to move between vision and detail work seamlessly
• Strong facilitation and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work well with adult learners
• Ability to resolve conflicts with groups and individuals
• Strong initiative and high energy

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to a team of interventionists; ensuring implementation of evidence-based intervention
• Conduct regular check-ins and observations, and provide feedback to support interventionists in their professional growth and effectiveness
• Present information to elementary administrators and other stakeholders
• Assist District Literacy Coordinator with recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating personnel
• Assist District Literacy Coordinator in budget formulation
• Plan, hire and supervise summer programming
• Facilitates related projects, processes, and committees
• Collaborate with the District Literacy Coordinator to design and implement professional development opportunities for the interventionist team and classroom teachers
• Coordinate with external experts and organizations as needed
• Collaborates with Teaching and Learning Department colleagues to plan and provide aligned professional development
• Assist in the selection, procurement, and distribution of instructional materials and resources to support structured literacy interventions
• Facilitate training sessions for interventionists
• Stay abreast of current research and best practices to inform ongoing professional development initiatives
• Analyze district literacy assessment data, using findings to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in core instruction
• Work closely with interventionists to analyze school-level data and progress monitoring data; identifying trends, areas for improvement, and intervention needs
• Collaborate with the district literacy coordinator, special education, and other colleagues to ensure alignment between core curriculum, interventions, and structured literacy initiatives
• Participate in leadership meetings to provide updates on structured literacy initiatives, problem-solve challenges, and contribute to district-wide planning
• Collaborates with colleagues within the Teaching and Learning Department in long and short term visioning and planning
• Work collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, and other specialists to align intervention efforts with school-wide literacy goals
• Provide ongoing, on-site coaching and mentoring to interventionists, supporting the implementation of structured literacy intervention curricula and practices
• Conduct observations, provide constructive feedback, and assist interventionists in refining instructional techniques to meet the diverse needs of students
• Co-teach as part of coaching when needed
• Problem-solve with interventionists in making responsive instructional decisions to meet student needs
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Professional development

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

MTSS framework

Literacy instruction

Adult learner mentoring

Education

Master's degree in education or literacy

Minnesota teaching license

Tools

Seesaw

Schoology

Job description

Independent School District 196 in Minnesota seeks a Literacy Interventionist Lead Specialist to guide a team of interventionists across elementary schools, ensuring evidence-based Tier 2/3 interventions align with core instruction.

You will collaborate with the PreK-12 Literacy Coordinator, lead professional development, and analyze literacy data to drive improvement within a MTSS framework. Strong leadership, coaching, and data-driven decision-making are essential.