Ridge Road Elementary School Literacy Interventionist

Literacy Interventionist

North Haven Public Schools

Position Title: Literacy Interventionist

Location: Ridge Road Elementary School

Reports To: Building Principal

Work Year: 2026-2027

Salary: Per NHEA Union Contract

Position Overview: North Haven Public Schools is seeking a highly skilled, dedicated, and data-driven Literacy Interventionist for the upcoming school year. The Literacy Interventionist is a specialized educator responsible for providing targeted, evidence-based reading and writing instruction to students who are performing below grade-level benchmarks. The interventionist will design and deliver intensive Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction, track progress, and collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure student success.

Education: Candidates must possess a current Connecticut State Department of Education certificate featuring a Reading Specialist certification or Literacy Coach endorsement.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct Instruction: Deliver explicit, systematic literacy instruction to individuals and small groups of students using research-backed "Science of Reading" methodologies.
• Data & Assessment: Administer, analyze, and interpret diagnostic, screening, and progress-monitoring assessments to identify student needs and measure growth.
• Instructional Planning: Maintain accurate, data-driven records to modify instructional plans every 2-3 weeks based on student progress.
• Collaboration: Partner with general education teachers to align intervention strategies with core classroom instruction and share best practices.
• Communication: Facilitate regular updates with parents and guardians regarding student goals, progress, and strategies for home support.
• Professional Development: Participate in school-based MTSS / Data Team meetings and attend ongoing professional development in literacy instruction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education
• Valid state teaching certification.
• Minimum of five years of successful elementary teaching experience, preferably in literacy instruction.
• Demonstrated expertise in the science of reading and evidence-based literacy practices.
• Strong knowledge of elementary literacy curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to analyze data and use it to inform instructional decisions.
• Master's degree in Reading, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Reading Specialist certification or Literacy Coach endorsement.
• Experience providing instructional coaching or mentoring teachers.
• Experience facilitating professional learning for adult learners.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak, hear, stand, and type extensively. Occasional lifting or moving of files or presentation materials up to 10 lbs. may be needed.
• Work Conditions: Standard office setting within an educational central business environment. Requires visual concentration on detail and the capability to adjust to frequent task interruptions.

How to Apply:

Qualified and interested candidates must submit an updated resume, cover letter, and formal online application via the district website at https://northhavenschools.schoolspring.com/ .

Hardcopy, emailed, or incomplete application packets will not be considered.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled.

For any additional questions regarding this posting please feel free to contact our Human Resources Department at 203-239-2581 (ext 1323).

The North Haven Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal laws.