Reading Interventionist

TrulyHired; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Mission Schools’ St. Malachy seeks a Reading Interventionist to deliver targeted literacy support for students reading below grade level. You will collaborate with teachers and leaders to design and monitor small-group interventions and track progress.

You will assess reading abilities, use data to differentiate instruction, coordinate MAP and TerraNova testing, and contribute to building effective literacy practices across the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-7 years of elementary/middle school teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with small groups or individualized instruction planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted, small-group and individualized reading intervention to students.
• Implement research-based reading strategies aligned to student needs.
• Use assessment data to differentiate instruction.
• Monitor student progress and maintain intervention records.
• Develop and adjust intervention plans based on student data.
• Collaborate with teachers to align intervention with core literacy instruction.
• Provide teachers with strategies to support students' reading development.
• Lead Student Support Team meetings and prepare comprehensive student data reports.
• Communicate student progress and intervention needs with teachers, administrators, and families.
• Coordinate the administration of MAP and TerraNova assessments and testing schedules.
• Maintain a positive learning environment that builds student confidence.
• Support in the creation and facilitation of monthly school-based professional development sessions.
• Participate in professional development and stay current with research-based literacy practices.

Skills

Tier 1/2 Reading Instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

St. Malachy, an Independence Mission School, is seeking candidates for a Reading Interventionalist position.

The Reading Interventionist provides targeted, research-based literacy instruction to students who are reading below grade level. Working closely with classroom teachers, specialists, and school leadership, the interventionist assesses student reading abilities, designs individualized or small-group intervention plans, and monitors progress to ensure academic growth. This role is critical in supporting early literacy development, closing reading achievement gaps, and helping all students build the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success. The Reading Interventionist also serves as a resource for staff, offering strategies and support to strengthen literacy instruction schoolwide.

Essential Responsibilities

• Dedicate approximately 75% of the workday to providing targeted, small-group and individualized reading intervention to students based on identified instructional needs.


• Implement research-based reading strategies aligned to student needs.


• Use assessment data to identify needs and differentiate instruction.


• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate intervention records.


• Develop and adjust intervention plans based on student data.


• Collaborate with teachers to align intervention and core literacy instruction.


• Provide teachers with strategies to support students' reading development.


• Lead Student Support Team meetings and prepare comprehensive student data reports to support data analysis, informed decision-making, and targeted student interventions.


• Communicate student progress and intervention needs with teachers, administrators, and families.


• Coordinate the administration of MAP and TerraNova assessments, including the development and management of testing schedules to ensure efficient and effective implementation.


• Maintain a positive learning environment that builds student confidence and achievement.


• Support in the creation facilitation of monthly school based professional development sessions.


• Participate in professional development and stay current with research-based literacy practices.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction in reading.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Required)


• 5-7 years of experience as educator in an elementary and or/middle school setting (K-8 Preferred).


• Experience working with small groups or individualized instruction planning.

EOE

IMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrates staff diversity. We strive to be and build a diverse team that is representative of our students and the communities in which we serve. If you identify as an individual of color, we highly encourage you to apply!

Want to learn more about IMS and our school locations? Please visit: https://independencemissionschools.org/schools/

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