ELA Interventionist

Job Summary:

The Middle School ELA Interventionist is responsible for providing targeted literacy support to students in grades 6�8 who are reading and writing below grade level. The ELA Interventionist works with individuals and small groups to improve reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills, using research-based strategies and assessments to accelerate student progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver daily small-group or individual intervention sessions in reading and/or writing.
• Use diagnostic assessments and ongoing progress monitoring to identify students needing intervention and evaluate their growth.
• Design and implement individualized literacy intervention plans based on student needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and special education staff to coordinate supports and align instruction with core curriculum.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student performance and instructional activities.
• Provide input on RTI/MTSS processes, including attending team meetings and assisting in Tier 2 and Tier 3 planning.
• Support implementation of school-wide literacy goals and reading initiatives.
• Communicate regularly with teachers regarding student progress and literacy development strategies.
• Engage in professional development related to reading intervention, adolescent literacy, and culturally responsive practices.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Education from a four-year college or university.
• Meet all North Carolina Department of Public Instruction certification requirements
• Demonstrate expertise in content, curriculum development,studentlearning, data analysis, digital learning, and professional development.
• Exhibit experience analyzing and utilizing student data to increase student achievement through specific instructional interventions.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Education or related area.
• Prior teacher coaching and/or mentoring experience.
• Demonstrate mastery-level instructional practices as measured by an effectiveness rating of Effective or Highly Effective on the NC Educator Evaluation System (NCEES).

Skills and Competencies:

• Deep understanding of adolescent literacy development and instructional best practices.
• Strong ability to differentiate instruction based on diagnostic data.
• Knowledge of assessment tools.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with student.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with teachers, families, and support staff.
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.