Reading Intervention Specialist – Youth Education

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. in Anchorage, AK, is seeking an Education Support Specialist I/II to design and deliver literacy interventions for Alaska Native and American Indian youth, collaborating with teachers, families, and intervention teams.

The role emphasizes reading fluency and comprehension, home reading support, and small-group instruction. It includes resource development, data tracking, and adherence to FERPA and CITC policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Reading, Literacy, Education or related field.
• Experience with Alaska Native families or willingness to be trained.
• Strong literacy intervention knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with students, staff and families to boost reading participation and family literacy activities.
• Provide classroom and small-group reading support and enrichment.
• Deliver culturally grounded literacy activities and after-school reading enrichment.
• Track student reading activity and progress, reporting to families and teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality according to FERPA and program requirements.

Skills

Literacy interventions

Reading fluency

Family engagement

Data tracking

Collaboration

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Associate degree in Reading / Literacy / Education

Experience with Alaska Native families (or willingness to participate in training)

Job description

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. in Anchorage, AK, is seeking an Education Support Specialist I/II to design and deliver literacy interventions for Alaska Native and American Indian youth, collaborating with teachers, families, and intervention teams.

The role emphasizes reading fluency and comprehension, home reading support, and small-group instruction. It includes resource development, data tracking, and adherence to FERPA and CITC policies.