Literacy Interventionist Whittier Middle School

Whittier Middle School; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight GIC Health Plan Options

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance Options

Auto and Home Insurance Options

Wellness Programs and Discounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Credit Union with Competitive Rates

403 (b) Retirement

Personal and Sick Days

Teacher Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Whittier Middle School in Haverhill, Massachusetts seeks a Reading/Literacy Interventionist to support literacy across grades, align instruction with the ELA framework, and partner with teachers and the ELA Supervisor to accelerate student reading growth. This full-time position follows the August–June school year, with salary set on the teachers' salary scale according to education and experience.

A strong candidate will hold MA Reading Teacher certification and exhibit classroom intervention

Qualifications

• Certified as a Teacher of Reading by the Massachusetts Department of Education; SEI Endorsement required.
• Ed. in Reading preferred.
• Experience teaching in classrooms.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers to improve literacy.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts ELA/Literacy Framework.

Responsibilities

• Consult with classroom teachers on grouping, testing, student placement, and instructional strategies.
• Identify and select students based on data and input.
• Provide resources and ideas for assessment and instruction.
• Assist with progress monitoring for students needing interventions.
• Deliver Tier I–III reading interventions and progress through to remediation.
• Administer, score, and record progress on pre-post tests.

Skills

Reading teacher

Literacy interventions

Collaborative teaching

Bilingual preferred

Education

Massachusetts Reading Teacher certification

Education in Reading (preferred)

Job description

Literacy Interventionist Whittier Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5856572
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS 01830

ANTICIPATED OPENING

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION

Title of Position: READING/LITERACY TEACHER (INTERVENTIONIST)

whittier middle school

Bilingual preferred

(anticipated openings)

Work Year: August - June

Effective Date

of Employment: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary: In accordance with the Teachers’ Salary Scale according to education and experience.

$56,473 to 112,526

• Competitive Salary
• Eight GIC Health Plan Options
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance Options
• Auto and Home Insurance Options
• Wellness Programs and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Credit Union with Competitive Rates
• 403 (b) Retirement
• Personal and Sick Days
• Teacher Tuition Reimbursement

Organizational Relationship

or Line of Authority: Directly responsible to the building Principal in all procedural matters pertaining to the building. Jointly responsible to the building Principal and ELA Supervisor.

Statement of Duties: Serves as liaison between the ELA Supervisor,

Literacy Coach and the classroom teacher.

Consults with classroom teachers on grouping, testing, student placement, and instructional strategies.

Identifies and selects children based on available test data, reading level, and teacher input.

Support teachers by providing resources and ideas about

assessment and instruction

Assists with progress monitoring for students in need of

Interventions

Identify reading deficiencies and prescribes a plan for remediation.

Works with students on Tier I, Tier II and Tier III

interventions. (Reading Groups)

Administers, scores, and records results of pre-post standardized tests.

Aligns remedial instruction with the classroom reading program and integrated services where possible.

Participates in kindergarten screening, team evaluations

and the testing of new students as directed.

Assesses the literacy proficiency of students through

progress monitoring.

Analyzes data to drive effective instruction.

Participates in decision making about student grouping and

movement across tiers.

Completes pupil progress reports and discusses program with parents.

Promotes students’ interest in independent reading.

Inventories Language Arts materials in assigned building(s).

Works cooperatively with the Title I, Special Education,

Literacy Coach and Administrators.

Attends monthly Literacy Meetings with ELA Supervisor.

Is responsible for instructional and other general duties as indicated by the building Principal, ELA Supervisor, and

the Superintendent of Schools and/or her/his designees, and policies of the Haverhill School

Committee.

Qualifications:

• Certified as a Teacher of Reading by the Massachusetts Department of Education, SEI Endorsement Required.

• Ed. in Reading, preferred.

• Demonstrated classroom teaching experience.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Knowledge of Massachusetts ELA/Literacy Framework.

• Must have skills, knowledge, and dispositions to effectively and collaboratively work with teachers to improve general classroom literacy instruction.

Closing Date for Receipt

of Application: Until Filled

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $56,473 to $112,526 Per Year
Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required