Literacy Interventionist

The Metropolitan Regional Career & Technical Center; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Met is seeking a Literacy Interventionist to provide targeted literacy support for high school students across The Met's Providence campuses. You will use diagnostic data and evidence-based practices grounded in the Science of Reading to identify needs and accelerate reading growth.

You will collaborate with advisors, learning specialists, school leaders, and families to deliver structured literacy instruction, monitor progress, and implement PLPs within MTSS across multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Rhode Island Reading Specialist/Consultant Certification PK–12 required or ability to obtain RI certification.
• Proficiency requirements for Rhode Island Right to Read literacy interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide explicit, systematic, evidence-based literacy intervention to individual students and small groups.
• Deliver Structured Literacy instruction addressing foundational reading, fluency, vocabulary, and writing.
• Administer and analyze literacy assessments to identify needs and adjust instruction.
• Design and monitor Tier II and Tier III literacy interventions within MTSS.
• Develop and monitor Personal Literacy Plans (PLPs) and coordinate support.
• Maintain a caseload across campuses with schedules and progress data.
• Collaborate with advisors, learning specialists, and families to support literacy.
• Participate in MTSS and IEP meetings with literacy input and recommendations.
• Provide coaching and resources to educators to strengthen literacy practices.
• Offer school-wide professional learning on adolescent literacy and Structured Literacy.

Skills

Science of Reading

Structured Literacy

adolescent literacy development

literacy assessment

intervention planning

progress monitoring

MTSS knowledge

collaboration and coaching

data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Rhode Island Reading Specialist/Consultant Certification PK–12

Rhode Island Right to Read proficiency requirements

Job description

Literacy Interventionist

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This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5925943

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Literacy Interventionist provides targeted and intensive literacy instruction to high school students who require additional support in reading and written language. Working individually and with small groups, the Literacy Interventionist uses diagnostic assessment, progress-monitoring data, and evidence-based practices grounded in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy to identify student needs, provide intervention, and accelerate literacy growth.

The Literacy Interventionist works collaboratively with advisors, learning specialists, school leaders, and families and serves as a literacy resource to educators across The Met's six high school campuses.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.

Rhode Island Reading Specialist/Consultant Certification, Grades PK–12, required for this assignment, or ability to obtain appropriate Rhode Island certification

Must meet Rhode Island Right to Read proficiency requirements for literacy/reading interventionists

Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide explicit, systematic, evidence-based literacy intervention to individual students and small groups, with particular attention to students reading significantly below grade level.
• Provide Structured Literacy instruction based on identified student needs, including foundational reading skills, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language.
• Administer and analyze literacy screening, diagnostic, and progress-monitoring assessments to identify student needs, develop appropriate interventions, and adjust instruction based on student progress.
• Design, implement, and monitor targeted Tier II and intensive Tier III literacy interventions within The Met's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Develop, implement, document, and monitor Personal Literacy Plans (PLPs) for students requiring literacy intervention and coordinate support.
• Maintain a caseload of identified students across The Met's campuses, including appropriate intervention schedules, progress-monitoring data, and documentation of student outcomes.
• Collaborate with advisors, learning specialists, content-area teachers, school leaders, families, and student support teams to develop and monitor effective literacy supports.
• Participate in MTSS, IEP, and other student support meetings as appropriate, providing literacy expertise, assessment information, progress data, and instructional recommendations.
• Support educators through consultation, modeling, resources, and job-embedded coaching to strengthen evidence-based literacy practices and help students access grade-level and content-area learning.
• Provide professional learning and serve as a school-wide resource related to adolescent literacy, Structured Literacy, assessment, intervention, and effective practices for supporting students with diverse literacy needs.
• Support fidelity of implementation of evidence-based literacy interventions and contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of The Met's literacy support systems.
• Support students in connecting literacy development to their academic coursework, Individual Learning Plans, internships, exhibitions, and other authentic learning experiences.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and educators regarding student progress, intervention effectiveness, and next steps.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and maintain current knowledge of Rhode Island literacy requirements, the Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, and effective adolescent literacy intervention.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of the Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, and adolescent literacy development.
• Expertise in literacy assessment, intervention planning, and progress monitoring.
• Knowledge of MTSS and evidence-based Tier II and Tier III intervention.
• Ability to provide effective individual and small-group instruction to high school students with diverse literacy needs.
• Ability to analyze student data and adjust intervention based on student response.
• Strong collaboration, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to support and coach educators in implementing effective literacy practices.
• Asset-based, student-centered, and solution-focused approach to working with young people.
• Commitment to The Met's philosophy of personalized, relationship-centered, real-world learning.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy

Welcome to The Met, The Met - East Bay Campus

The MET is a network of six small, public high schools located in Providence and Newport, Rhode Island. With high standards and strong family engagement, the MET’s individualized learning approach has proven successful in unlocking students’ passion for learning. The MET empowers its students to take charge of their learning, to become responsible citizens and life-long learners. The hallmarks of a MET education include internships, individual learning plans, advisory, and a breakthrough college transition program.The MET is the model for 80 schools across the country. It is the leader in school reform and is consistently identified by a sweeping range of education leaders as one of the most effective models in the country.The MET is a state funded public school district and our educators are certified teachers committed to doing what’s best for kids.,

Job Requirements

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Training or certification in an evidence-based Structured Literacy approach such as Wilson Reading System, Orton-Gillingham, or another research-based intervention program. Experience providing intensive literacy intervention to middle and/or high school students. Experience supporting students with dyslexia, language-based learning differences, and/or multilingual learners. Experience working within an MTSS framework and implementing Personal Literacy Plans.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: The Met encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity present in our community and student body, and who will enhance and promote engagement with others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. A background check is required for this position.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Careers at the Met
• 325 Public Street
• Providence, Rhode Island 02905
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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