Middle School ELA/Reading Interventionist

Young World Physical Education; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampden Charter School of Science (HCSS) is a college preparatory public charter school serving grades 6–12 in Hampden County. We are hiring an ELA Interventionist to strengthen students' reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension under supervision, with a focus on individual and small-group support.

Starting date is immediate. The MTEL-qualified candidates will be eligible for a salary of $45,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in English Language Arts preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Ability to provide one-on-one and small-group ELA support under supervision.
• Strong communication skills and patience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group ELA support under teacher supervision.
• Reinforce classroom instruction and support skill development.
• Help students improve reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and literacy foundations.
• Communicate student progress and needs to supervising teachers.
• Use technology effectively to support student learning.

Skills

ELA support

Small-group instruction

Technology in education

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hampden Charter School of Science Hampden Charter School of Science - Chicopee, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Middle School ELA/Reading Interventionist

Job Details

Job ID: 5888307

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Classroom Teacher > Title I

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

HAMPDEN CHARTER SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

Hampden Charter School of Science (HCSS) is a college preparatory public charter school in Hampden County serving students in grades 6–12. HCSS is committed to providing a high-quality education in a safe, academically challenging, and caring learning environment.

Mission

The mission of HCSS is to provide a strong, college preparatory education to students of every race and ethnic background in Western Massachusetts. We are committed to maintaining a small school environment, offering an extended math and science curriculum, providing individualized student support, and encouraging strong partnerships among students, teachers, and families.

HCSS is one of the top-performing public schools in Massachusetts. To fulfill our mission, we are committed to hiring dedicated faculty and staff who will help our students succeed academically and personally.

Position: ELA Interventionist

HCSS is seeking an ELA Interventionist to support students in strengthening their reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills. The ELA Interventionist will work under the supervision of classroom teachers and school administrators to provide targeted academic support to students who need additional assistance in English Language Arts.

The ELA Interventionist will assist teachers by working with students individually and in small groups, reinforcing classroom instruction, supporting skill development, and helping students build confidence in reading and writing. This position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys working with middle and/or high school students and is passionate about helping students grow academically.

Qualifications

• Develop positive relationships with students.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group ELA support under teacher supervision.
• Assist teachers in implementing ELA interventions and instructional support.
• Help students improve reading comprehension, writing skills, vocabulary, grammar, and foundational literacy skills.
• Support students with classwork, intervention materials, and academic practice.
• Communicate student progress and needs to supervising teachers.
• Use technology effectively to support student learning.
• Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and strong communication skills.

Prior experience teaching, tutoring, or supporting students in English Language Arts is preferred.

MTEL AND SALARY

Candidates who pass the required MTEL will be eligible for a salary of $45,000.

Job Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s degree.
  Develop positive relationships with students.
  Provide one-on-one and small-group ELA support under teacher supervision.
  Assist teachers in implementing ELA interventions and instructional support.
  Help students improve reading comprehension, writing skills, vocabulary, grammar, and foundational literacy skills.
  Support students with classwork, intervention materials, and academic practice.
  Communicate student progress and needs to supervising teachers.
  Use technology effectively to support student learning.
  Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and strong communication skills.
  Prior experience teaching, tutoring, or supporting students in English Language Arts is preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tarkan Topcuoglu , Chief Executive Officer
• 20 Johnson Rd.
• Chicopee, Massachusetts 01022
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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