Middle School - Reading Interventionist

LEAD Public Schools; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAD Public Schools is seeking a Reading Interventionist to drive foundational reading growth for middle and high school students through targeted small-group instruction and data-driven planning. You will align with our reading program, monitor progress, and collaborate across PLCs and coaches to close achievement gaps.

The role emphasizes formal data analysis, progress monitoring, and ongoing professional development to improve instructional practice and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires Tennessee teaching certification or ability to be certified.
• Experience with reading interventions and progress monitoring.
• Experience with data-driven instruction and RTI/PLC environments.
• Ability to collaborate and reflect on practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead prescriptive small-group reading instruction for middle/high school students.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor progress and guide instruction.
• Plan lessons with fidelity to the district's reading program.
• Communicate student progress to families and staff.
• Participate in coaching and professional development.

Skills

Small-Group Instruction

Data Analysis

Reading Instruction

Progress Monitoring

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal of Instruction

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Reading Interventionist is responsible for the instruction, data collection, and overall growth of students in their classroom learning foundational reading skills at their current instructional level. Their work is aligned with the ultimate goal of closing achievement gaps and reaching grade-level proficiency as quickly as possible. Our ideal Reading Interventionist is passionate about small group instruction, data analysis, and is a collaborative member of the school team. Reading Interventionists also receive regular coaching and feedback so a strong Reading Interventionist is open and driven to improve their craft and reflect on their own practices in support of students’ growth and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Leading Small-Group Instruction
• Provide consistent, prescriptive small-group instruction to middle/high school students requiring intervention in the area of foundational reading skills
• Internalize and plan for each lesson to ensure individualization for students and the incorporation of all the instruction and culture aspects to ensure fidelity of implementation, leading to student gains and success
• Teach using LEAD Public Schools’ selected research-based high-quality reading intervention curriculum(s)
• Utilize behavior management strategies and teacher moves to intentionally support middle/high school students in actively engaging in foundational reading instruction
• Administration and Analysis of Screening and Progress-Monitoring
• Regularly assess and progress monitor student growth and academic gaps using LEAD’s selected research-based progress monitoring platform
• Lead individual data analysis of every student in your intervention classes to identify individual student needs and drive student reading growth
• Communicate student progress to families and staff members
• Embracing Coaching and Development
• Meet and effectively engage with your RTI instructional coach on a regular basis as a means to develop and perfect your craft as a Reading Interventionist
• Accept and implement feedback through regular coaching cycles and implementation plans
• Actively participate in professional development geared toward your role including but not limited to the specific curriculum and progress monitoring tool, data analysis, & behavior management
• Eager to (continue to) learn the Science of Reading and how to teach foundational reading skills to middle/high school students
• Collaborate with other reading interventionists at your campus and across the LEAD network of schools in Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
• Implement what you’ve learned through coaching, professional development, and PLCs to positively impact student outcomes

Requirements (certified)

• Current certification or ability to be certified in Tennessee
• 2-3 years of experience working with children/young adults in a professional or volunteer setting
• Experience teaching reading, ExEd (Special Ed), English Learners (EL/ELL), ELA or elementary self-contained with a general knowledge of foundational reading preferred
• A results-oriented history of personal achievement
• A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life
• A passion to work relentlessly within a team to help close the achievement and opportunity gap
• The discipline to self-reflect and the hunger to continuously improve and a willingness to grow and develop as a teacher through observations, feedback, and coaching conversations

Requirements (uncertified)

• Hold an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in any area preferred
• 2-3 years of experience working with children/young adults in a professional or volunteer setting
• Experience being coached or managed in a way that led to improvement on the job or at a specific skill
• A results-oriented history of personal achievement
• A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life
• A passion to work relentlessly within a team to help close the achievement and opportunity gap
• An interest in/willingness to utilize data to help you improve your craft and best support student growth and achievement
• The discipline to self-reflect and the hunger to continuously improve and a willingness to grow and develop as a teacher through observations, feedback, and coaching conversations