Reading Intervention Specialist: Data-Driven Literacy Coach

Care Options for Kids; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentorship and supervision

Practicum/clinical hours toward Endor.

Collaborative support from literacy-le

Job summary

Care Options for Kids is seeking a Literacy Intervention Specialist to deliver targeted, evidence-based reading interventions to students performing below grade level. The role involves 1:1 and small-group instruction using Science of Reading, phonics, and multisensory techniques with careful progress monitoring and documentation.

Reporting to the Lead Literacy Specialist or School Principal, you will collaborate with teachers and RTI/MTSS teams, develop individualized plans, and track progress

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Literacy, Reading, or related field preferred or currently pursuing.
• Minimum of 1 year of classroom teaching or specialized tutoring experience.
• Pursuing practicum/clinical hours toward a Reading Specialist Endorsement or Literacy Certification.
• Experience or training with diagnostic assessments such as DIBELS, AIMSweb, or MAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group reading interventions for students below grade level.
• Administer and document diagnostic and progress-monitoring assessments.
• Analyze student data to identify literacy needs and instructional gaps.
• Develop individualized literacy plans with Lead Literacy Specialist or Special Education team.
• Monitor and graph student progress toward literacy benchmarks monthly.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of intervention sessions and student responses to instruction.
• Participate in RTI/MTSS meetings to discuss student placement and progress.
• Communicate with classroom teachers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Engage in professional development related to Science of Reading, phonics, and multisensory instruction.

Skills

Reading intervention

1:1 instruction

Science of Reading

Phonics instruction

Data analysis

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Literacy/Reading

Reading Specialist Endorsement in progress

Experience with diagnostic assessments (DIBELS/MAP)

Job description

Care Options for Kids is seeking a Literacy Intervention Specialist to deliver targeted, evidence-based reading interventions to students performing below grade level. The role involves 1:1 and small-group instruction using Science of Reading, phonics, and multisensory techniques with careful progress monitoring and documentation.

Reporting to the Lead Literacy Specialist or School Principal, you will collaborate with teachers and RTI/MTSS teams, develop individualized plans, and track progress