Reading Interventionist - Grant Funded

George W. Carver Elementary School; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

George W. Carver Elementary School in Richmond, VA is seeking a Reading Interventionist for a grant-funded, 9.5-month assignment starting immediately. The role focuses on Tier II and III interventions, with training in assessment and site-wide professional development on reading.

You will conduct small group instruction, monitor progress, collaborate with SBIT and the leadership team, and communicate with families to support literacy growth across grades K-5.

Qualifications

• License for Elementary Education PreK-6 and at least three years of teaching experience.
• Ability to analyze data at multiple levels to tailor instruction and improve outcomes.
• Knowledge of literacy instruction theory and pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Provides small group reading instruction for K-2, with opportunities for 3-5.
• Leads monthly intervention professional development for school staff.
• Works with SBIT to identify students needing Tier III interventions.
• Implements Tier III reading interventions using evidence-based methods.
• Monitors student progress and communicates with families regarding literacy growth.
• Maintains records and collaborates with leadership to guide progress.

Skills

Data analysis

Small group instruction

Literacy pedagogy

Spanish bilingual

Education

Elementary Education PreK-6 endorsement

Collegiate professional license

Job description

Reading Interventionist - Grant Funded

Richmond City Public Schools George W. Carver Elementary School - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5920775

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Reading Interventionist - Grant Funded

Terms of Employment: Grant Funded / 9.5-month (200 Day) / One-Year Assignment

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Location: George W. Carver Elementary

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal

General Description: Reading Interventionists will be trained in evidence-based assessment and programming to conduct Tier II & III interventions and site-level professional development on interventions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides small group instruction focusing on grades K-2, with opportunities to engage 3-5 graders

• Conducts monthly intervention professional development for school-based staff, and provides monthly progress monitoring data to teachers and administrators
• Works in conjunction with the School Based Intervention Team (SBIT) to assist in assessing and/or identifying students who require Tier III interventions
• Implements Tier III academic interventions using research-based methodology in reading
• Communicates with school personnel and families of children regarding reading level and rate of progress
• Documents interventions and progress on each child receiving Tier III interventions
• Works with the school leadership team to guide and monitor the progress of each child
• Upon request, participates in team reviews concerning academic progress for students who are struggling or need services
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of each student to ensure success
• Supervises students in a variety of school related settings
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities, and manages classroom organization
• Administers informal and formal assessments to evaluate and assess student progress against instructional objectives
• Works cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings
• Attends seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, lectures, etc., as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in adult education, attends association and professional meetings, and otherwise maintains contacts with professionals to facilitate exchange of information
• Actively participates in faculty and/or department meetings
• Assists in the preparation of data for local, state and federal reports
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a collegiate professional license or postgraduate professional license with an Elementary Education PreK-6 endorsement and a minimum of three years successful teaching experience.
• Ability to analyze data at the student, class, and school levels and be able to help teachers use this data to tailor their instruction and ultimately increase academic performance
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of child growth and development, small group instructional strategies, and the theory and pedagogy related to literacy instruction
• Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus.

Position Type: Full-Time

Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment.

EOE.