Literacy Intervention Specialist

Aspire Public Schools; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits coverage

Life insurance/Long-term disability

CA state retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Aspire River Oaks Charter School in Stockton is seeking an full‑time Intervention Specialist to provide one‑on‑one and small group support for students performing below grade level. The role emphasizes literacy interventions within the Aspire instructional framework and collaboration with teachers and specialists.

The position requires experience with literacy development, assessments, and data-driven instruction, plus a commitment to Aspire’s mission and afterschool literacy initiatives.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of literacy development and reading interventions.
• Knowledge of child and youth cognitive development and different learning styles.
• Knowledge of California State Standards.
• Knowledge of assessments and data use.
• Ability to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.
• Ability to collaborate with families, parents and community.
• Experience working with middle and high school students.
• Specialist training in literacy and/or reading recovery.

Responsibilities

• Assesses students frequently and refines intervention activities to address individual student needs.
• Develops and implements lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
• Organizes systems and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning.
• Establishes a culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students.
• Collaborates with Aspire team members to improve own and others’ instructional practices especially in literacy development; shares best practices.
• Works closely with classroom teachers and education specialists to identify unique student needs; collaborates with team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges.
• Participates in professional development activities with Lead Teachers, Principal and Instructional Coaches.
• Provides instruction with the afterschool program and collaborates with Afterschool Director to design and deliver professional development in literacy instruction to afterschool program staff.
• Provides classroom teachers, students and parents/guardians with regular and timely information on student progress; involves parents/guardians in education.
• Tracks critical student information and maintains accurate student records in Aspire systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support Aspire Public Schools’ mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and ethical behavior.

Skills

Literacy development

Reading interventions

California Standards

Assessments

Data analysis

Collaboration

Job description

Aspire River Oaks Charter School in Stockton is seeking an full‑time Intervention Specialist to provide one‑on‑one and small group support for students performing below grade level. The role emphasizes literacy interventions within the Aspire instructional framework and collaboration with teachers and specialists.

The position requires experience with literacy development, assessments, and data-driven instruction, plus a commitment to Aspire’s mission and afterschool literacy initiatives.