Middle School Literacy Specialist

Jones County Schools; Gray (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Jones County Schools seeks a Literacy Interventionist for Gray Station Middle School in Gray, GA. This 49% position focuses on identifying literacy needs and delivering targeted reading and writing interventions to middle school students.

The role uses data such as MAP and GMAS to monitor progress, develop intervention plans, and collaborate with classroom teachers to align literacy instruction and support student achievement for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a valid Georgia teaching certificate (ELA or related field preferred)
• Strong background in literacy instruction, vocabulary development and intervention practices
• Experience working with small groups of students with diverse learning needs
• Experience with data analysis and progress monitoring (MAP, GMAS preferred)
• Knowledge of MTSS framework and implementation

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted, evidence-based literacy instruction to students based on identified reading and writing needs.
• Deliver small-group and/or individual literacy interventions aligned to students' specific skill needs.
• Assess student literacy skills using available assessment data and classroom performance information to identify areas for instructional support.
• Use MAP, GMAS, formative assessments, and other relevant student data to identify literacy needs and monitor progress.
• Develop and implement intervention plans based on identified student needs.
• Establish clear learning targets and success criteria for literacy intervention sessions.
• Communicate student progress and identified needs with classroom teachers and appropriate school administrators.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to promote consistency and alignment in literacy instruction and student support.
• Participate in grade-level and/or collaborative meetings as appropriate to discuss student literacy needs and progress.
• Support students in establishing appropriate literacy goals and understanding their progress toward those goals.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Data analysis

Small group instruction

MTSS knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Georgia teaching certificate (ELA)

Tools

MAP assessments

GMAS

Job description

Jones County Schools seeks a Literacy Interventionist for Gray Station Middle School in Gray, GA. This 49% position focuses on identifying literacy needs and delivering targeted reading and writing interventions to middle school students.

The role uses data such as MAP and GMAS to monitor progress, develop intervention plans, and collaborate with classroom teachers to align literacy instruction and support student achievement for the 2026-2027 school year.