Literacy Interventionist, Long-term Substitute

ESSEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Westford School District Essex Elementary School in Essex Junction, Vermont seeks a Literacy Interventionist Long-term Substitute to cover a leave. You will collaborate with teachers to design literacy activities, support student proficiency, and integrate technology for engagement.

This paid role runs Jan 20, 2027 through Apr 30, 2027, with potential extension; VT licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Hold (or be eligible to hold) a VT educator license with endorsement.
• Experience with direct instruction in literacy is required.
• Strong understanding of CCSS and pedagogy related to literacy.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in education.
• Ability to provide a safe, respectful learning environment for diverse learners.
• Proven collaboration in Professional Learning Communities.
• Experience using technology to support instruction.
• Dedication to ongoing professional growth and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to design and facilitate literacy learning opportunities.
• Support students in achieving literacy proficiencies and expanding skills.
• Utilize current technology to enhance instruction and engagement.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment during a leave replacement.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Collaboration

Equity & inclusion

Technology integration

Diversity awareness

PLC experience

Classroom management

Education

VT license eligibility

Endorsement in literacy

Tools

EdTech tools

Job description

Essex Westford School District ESSEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Essex Junction, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Literacy Interventionist, Long-term Substitute

Essex Westford School District ESSEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Essex Junction, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5969897
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 20, 2027

Job Description

Essex Westford School District (EWSD) has an opportunity for a Literacy Interventionist Long-term Substitute at Essex Elementary School to cover a leave of absence. The Literacy Intervention Specialist collaborates with classroom teachers to design and facilitate learning opportunities that support students in achieving literacy proficiencies and expanding their skills.

Pay:$310 per day

Duration: Anticipated to begin 1/20/2027 and ending 4/30/2027 with the possibility of extension.

EWSD is committed to considering out-of-state candidates who are eligible to hold a Vermont educator license but do not yet hold a license in this state.

Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Hold (or be eligible to hold) a valid VT educator license with an applicable endorsement.
• Experience with direct instruction in literacy is required.
• A strong understanding of the Common Core State Standards and the pedagogical underpinnings of these standards.
• A deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in education.
• Dedication to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students with an ability to understand and teach various learning styles.
• Successful experience with professional collaboration as exemplified by Professional Learning Communities.
• Expertise in utilizing and integrating current technology to support instruction.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of knowledge and professional practice.

Our district vision is: "Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one."

EWSD is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. Candidates with experience living or working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, and/or peace corp experience are encouraged to apply to help contribute to a diversity of thinking and grow our organizational practices.

EWSD conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individualsare subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Anyofferof employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Position Type: Long-Term Substitute
Salary: $310 to $310 Substitute
Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Elementary
Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ashley Gray , Principal
• ESSEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]