Literacy Interventionist Whittier Middle School

Haverhill Public Schools; Highlands (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

Haverhill Public Schools is seeking a Literacy Interventionist for Whittier Middle School in Haverhill, MA. The role focuses on identifying reading deficiencies, supporting classroom teachers, and guiding Tier I–III interventions within the ELA framework.

The position requires Massachusetts Reading certification with SEI endorsement and a background in literacy instruction. Position aligns with annual salary scales and offers robust benefits; prior reading education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Teacher of Reading by the Massachusetts Department of Education, SEI Endorsement Required.
• Ed. in Reading, preferred.
• Demonstrated classroom teaching experience.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts ELA/Literacy Framework.
• Must have skills and dispositions to collaborate with teachers to improve literacy instruction.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between ELA Supervisor, Literacy Coach and classroom teachers.
• Identifies reading deficiencies and prescribes remediation plans.
• Administers and analyzes progress monitoring and tests.
• Plans and delivers Tier I–III interventions in literacy.
• Maintains pupil progress reports and communicates with parents.

Skills

Reading Certification

SEI Endorsement

Classroom Teaching

Literacy Instruction

Collaboration with Teachers

Massachusetts ELA Framework

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Ed. in Reading preferred

Job description

Literacy Interventionist Whittier Middle School

Haverhill Public Schools Whittier Middle School - Haverhill, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5909140

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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.

Assess 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

Haverhill Public Schools

Human Resource Department

4 Summer Street - Room 104

Haverhill, MA 01830

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 > Math: General

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kevin Higginbottom
• Email: [e-mail]