Literacy Academic Interventionist – Middle School

Position Summary

The Middle School Literacy Academic Interventionist provides targeted reading instruction to students who require additional support in foundational literacy skills. Working in close collaboration with the building Literacy Coach, classroom teachers, special education staff, and administrators, the interventionist implements strategic interventions designed to accelerate student growth in reading. This position focuses on building foundational reading skills, including phonological awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension, while supporting students in accessing grade-level curriculum.

 

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide direct, small-group and individualized literacy intervention for students identified through universal screening and progress monitoring data.
• Deliver explicit, systematic, and evidence-based instruction in foundational reading skills.
• Collaborate closely with the Building Literacy/Instructional Coach to plan, implement, monitor, and refine intervention services.
• Use assessment data to identify student needs, set instructional goals, and adjust interventions based on student progress.
• Participate in problem-solving teams, data meetings, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) processes.
• Support the implementation of district literacy initiatives and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Maintain a positive, supportive learning environment that promotes student confidence, engagement, and academic growth.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities related to literacy instruction, intervention practices, and adolescent reading development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or district administration.

 

Open Until Filled

 

DISCLAIMER:  The preceding description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required.  These may be changed, added, or deleted at any time with or without notice.  Personnel may be required to perform duties outside the scope of their normal responsibilities if needed.  The Huron School District reserves the right to revise this description at any time.

 

 

The Huron School District will not discriminate in any of its policies and programs on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, marital status, or disability, and will not violate any provisions of applicable federal programs, statutes or regulations (e.g., Title IX, Title I, Rehabilitations Act, Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] Section 504).  Veterans will receive preferential consideration, as per state law, in our hiring practices.