Literacy Interventionist (2025-2026 School Year) [Immediate Start]
Literacy Interventionist (2025-2026 School Year) [Immediate Start]
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$ 60000 - 78000
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Job Description
POSITION: Literacy Interventionist
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School (Grades 6-8)
LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. You can view the current openings at this link. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the year.
SALARY: $60000-$78000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!
STATUS: Full time benefits eligible exempt in-person position (Denver CO)
START: Immediate start is preferred. You can view the current School Year Calendar here.
THE ROLE
At DSST we utilize an MTSS framework and believe in a tier 1 (or best first) approach when it comes to closing reading gaps for most students. Our Literacy Interventionists play a key role in ensuring all students become proficient readers by:
1. leading the implementation of literacy best practices in all tier 1 classrooms
2. working extensively with identified tier 2 students in small groups
3. building the capacity of students families to support their literacy journey
In addition to the key teacher responsibilities listed below Literacy Interventionists will:
strategically analyze data to identify Tier 3 students needing literacy intervention and deliver Tier 3 instruction focused on improving specific reading skills such as letter-naming initial sounds phoneme segmentation fluency and comprehension strategies.
administer assessments to further diagnose student need based on initial student screener and regularly progress monitor intervention students to assess growth and need.
work with all stakeholders especially the schools leadership team to cultivate a school-wide literacy vision mindsets goals and actionable next steps (Literacy Needs Assessment) as well as monitor accountability measures to ensure high-quality implementation.
monitor execution and accountability of ReadAct/Read Plan programming.
partner with the schools Community Engagement & Recruitment Manager to bring literacy resources and support directly to families including family literacy nights reading at home courses for families and other activities to strengthen parental involvement.
participate in coaching and development specific to the Literacy Interventionist role including bi-weekly 1:1 meetings with DSSTs Senior Manager of Literacy Intervention as well as a monthly professional development meeting at the DSST Home Office.
Check out this feature on a current DSST Literacy Interventionist to learn more about the impact of this important position!
Key Teacher Responsibilities:
Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: Design plan and teach rigorous interventions to 3-4 groups daily depending on campus. DSST prioritizes curriculum that centers the cultures and histories of underrepresented and marginalized communities.
Track and Support Student Growth: Prioritize students intellectual growth by holding high expectations for academic success including monitoring and assessing the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual student proficiency.
Promote Positive Culture: Employ DSST culture and support systems while validating students cultural identities. Actively promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture. Cultivate and maintain trusting relationships with students and families.
Pursue Professional Development: Engage in professional growth opportunities including regular coaching feedback and development with a focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion.
Contribute to School Community: Undertake additional duties as needed such as supporting student recruitment running a small group advisory class after school tutoring etc. Explore more potential duties here.
THE PERSON
We value staff with diverse backgrounds talents and ideas. Our most successful employees share the following characteristics:
An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals.
A proactive approach to learning and growth welcoming feedback to enhance your teaching practice.
Qualifications:
Minimum: Bachelors Degree in any field. Demonstrated content knowledge (known as in-field status) via various qualifications (see qualification options here).
Ideal:
Prior experience as an Interventionist Special Education Teacher or other literacy intervention experience or expertise.
Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color students with disabilities and/or multilingual students.
A Colorado teaching credential is preferred but not required for most opportunities.
WHO WE ARE
At DSST Public Schools we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST you play a part in ensuring all 7500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here.
WHY JOIN DSST
At DSST we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful healthy life. We want this work to be your lifes work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.
Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.
Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11 weeks off per year paid PTO (from Day 1!)
Professional Development: As a learning organization DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:
DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute New Educator Institute New Leader Institute Leader You and Teaching & Learning Institute.
Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.
Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers Emerging Leaders and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here.
And more!
DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM
Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of race color religion National origin sex (including pregnancy and related conditions sexual orientation or gender identity) Age (40 and older) Disability Genetic information (including employer requests for or purchase use or disclosure of genetic tests genetic services or family medical history) retaliation for filing a charge reasonably opposing discrimination or participating in a discrimination lawsuit investigation or proceeding in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing walking bending kneeling stooping and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Employment Type
Full-Time
