READING INTERVENTIONIST
Reports To: Director of Academics and Governance
Department: Academic Services
Position Type: School-Year Cycle (SYC)
POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working remotely from a home office, the Reading Interventionist supports
student literacy achievement through the delivery of targeted, evidence-based
reading interventions and literacy support services. This position serves as a
key member of the Academic Services team and supports schoolwide literacy
improvement efforts through intervention delivery, progress monitoring, MTSS
participation, and collaboration with students, families, teachers, and
administrators.
The Reading Interventionist provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy interventions
designed to accelerate student growth, close achievement gaps, and improve
reading proficiency across grade levels. This role supports implementation of
structured literacy practices aligned to the Science of Reading, Pennsylvania
academic standards, and schoolwide literacy goals.
Other key responsibilities include the following:
STUDENT INTERVENTION & INSTRUCTION
Deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy interventions through individual and
small-group virtual instruction;
Provide evidence-based instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency,
vocabulary, comprehension, and written language;
Develop and monitor individualized intervention plans based on student needs
and performance data;
Differentiate instruction and adjust intervention strategies to maximize
student growth;
Support synchronous and asynchronous intervention opportunities; and
Maintain intervention documentation and progress monitoring records.
MTSS & DATA ANALYSIS
Analyze multiple sources of student data including IXL, curriculum-based
measures, classroom performance data, benchmark assessments, and PSSA
results;
Participate in MTSS meetings, data review discussions, and student support
planning;
Monitor intervention effectiveness and recommend instructional adjustments
based on student outcomes;
Assist with identification of students requiring literacy intervention
services;
Analyze schoolwide literacy data and provide recommendations regarding
intervention priorities, literacy supports, and achievement improvement
strategies;
Identify literacy trends, achievement gaps, and areas of instructional need
to support schoolwide literacy improvement efforts; and
Support schoolwide literacy improvement initiatives through data analysis and
progress monitoring.
TEACHER SUPPORT & PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION
Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, counselors, intervention
teams, and administrators to support student achievement;
Share instructional resources, intervention strategies, and literacy supports
with instructional staff;
Model effective intervention practices and structured literacy strategies
when appropriate;
Support implementation of Science of Reading and structured literacy
initiatives across the school;
Participate in curriculum review, instructional improvement efforts, and
literacy planning initiatives; and
Collaborate with instructional teams to strengthen literacy outcomes and
intervention effectiveness.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION
Communicate regularly with students and families regarding intervention
goals, progress, and support strategies;
Provide resources and recommendations to support literacy development at
home; and
Participate in family conferences, student support meetings, and engagement
events as needed.
ASSESSMENT, SCHOOL SUPPORT & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with benchmark assessments, literacy screening processes, and state
testing support activities;
Support schoolwide literacy initiatives and achievement goals;
Participate in professional development, department meetings, and school
improvement activities;
Travel as needed to support state testing, professional development, and
school events;
Stay current on literacy research, intervention practices, Science of Reading
initiatives, and Pennsylvania academic standards; and
Perform all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Valid Pennsylvania Instructional I or II Teaching Certificate required;
Reading Specialist Certification required; and
Pennsylvania residency preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum three years of successful teaching experience preferred;
Experience providing reading interventions and literacy support services
preferred;
Experience supporting MTSS systems, progress monitoring, or intervention
planning preferred; and
Experience working within a virtual or cyber learning environment preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong understanding of literacy development, structured literacy practices,
and the Science of Reading;
Ability to analyze student achievement data and develop targeted intervention
plans;
Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills;
Ability to manage intervention caseloads, documentation systems, and progress
monitoring responsibilities;
Technologically proficient with IXL, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office
products, and student information systems;
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
environment; and
Ability to travel as needed.