Reading Interventionist (K–8)

Freedom_Academy; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Academy is seeking a passionate Reading Interventionist to deliver targeted literacy instruction for K–8 students who need extra support. The role emphasizes explicit, systematic instruction and regular progress monitoring to drive growth in reading, fluency, and comprehension.

Collaboration with teachers, SPED staff, ELL staff, and school leadership is essential to identify needs, monitor progress, and strengthen literacy outcomes across the school.

Qualifications

• Targeted small-group reading intervention for students in grades K–8.
• Explicit, systematic literacy instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
• Use assessment and progress-monitoring data to identify student needs, measure growth, and adjust instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, Special Education staff, English Learner staff, and school leadership.
• Participate in MTSS/RTI meetings and contribute to intervention planning, documentation, and student support decisions.
• Support school-wide literacy initiatives while helping students develop confidence, persistence, and a genuine love of reading.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted small-group reading intervention for students in grades K–8.
• Deliver explicit, systematic literacy instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
• Use assessment and progress-monitoring data to identify student needs, measure growth, and adjust instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, Special Education staff, English Learner staff, and school leadership to strengthen student literacy outcomes.
• Participate in MTSS/RTI meetings and contribute to intervention planning, documentation, and student support decisions.
• Support school-wide literacy initiatives while helping students develop confidence, persistence, and a genuine love of reading.

Skills

Reading intervention

Small-group instruction

MTSS/RTI

Data-driven instruction

Job description

Freedom Academy is seeking a passionate, student-centered Reading Interventionist to provide targeted literacy instruction for K–8 students who need additional support in foundational reading skills, fluency, and comprehension.

This position is ideal for an educator who loves helping struggling readers experience real progress — and who understands that effective intervention requires more than encouragement. It requires strong instruction, careful progress monitoring, collaboration, consistency, and a belief that students can grow when they are given the right support.

The Reading Interventionist will work closely with classroom teachers, Special Education staff, English Learner staff, and school leadership to identify student needs, provide evidence-based intervention, monitor growth, and strengthen literacy outcomes across the school.

Freedom Academy is seeking a passionate, student-centered Reading Interventionist to provide targeted literacy instruction for K–8 students who need additional support in foundational reading skills, fluency, and comprehension.

This position is ideal for an educator who loves helping struggling readers experience real progress — and who understands that effective intervention requires more than encouragement. It requires strong instruction, careful progress monitoring, collaboration, consistency, and a belief that students can grow when they are given the right support.

The Reading Interventionist will work closely with classroom teachers, Special Education staff, English Learner staff, and school leadership to identify student needs, provide evidence-based intervention, monitor growth, and strengthen literacy outcomes across the school.

What Makes Freedom Different

Freedom Academy is a K–8 charter school committed to:

• Defending childhood
• Reclaiming academic excellence
• Restoring parental trust in education

We believe students thrive in environments that are both structured and relational. Our goal is to create a campus that feels joyful, encouraging, and deeply human — not institutional — where every child feels known, valued, and cared for.

Our team genuinely cares about one another. We laugh together, problem-solve together, support one another through challenges, and work hard to create a school environment where both students and staff can flourish.

Our Commitment to Families

At Freedom Academy, we believe strong schools are built through strong partnerships with parents.

We are committed to creating a learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, student safety, character development, healthy childhood experiences, and transparent communication with families.

Applicants are encouraged to review our Freedom Academy Parent Pledge to better understand our school culture, values, and educational philosophy:

Freedom Academy Pledge to Parents

We believe clarity builds trust, and we are committed to ensuring strong alignment between our team, our mission, and the families we serve.

What You’ll Help Lead & Support

As Reading Interventionist, you will help:

• Provide targeted small-group reading intervention for students in grades K–8.
• Deliver explicit, systematic literacy instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
• Use assessment and progress-monitoring data to identify student needs, measure growth, and adjust instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, Special Education staff, English Learner staff, and school leadership to strengthen student literacy outcomes.
• Participate in MTSS/RTI meetings and contribute to intervention planning, documentation, and student support decisions.
• Support school-wide literacy initiatives while helping students develop confidence, persistence, and a genuine love of reading.