Position:           Literacy Interventionist (0.67 FTE)

                        Graham & Parks School

The Role:

To support universal screenings, data entry, data teams and to create a rigorous intervention program for students who have been identified as requiring Tier III interventions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide small group reading interventions for students identified as needing Tier III reading support
• Work collaboratively with the classroom teachers, instructional coaches, early literacy interventionist, special educators, and building administrator to design and implement an effective intervention program
• Monitor and track student progress using the school's data system (mClass and iReady) 
• Attend progress monitoring meetings, data meetings and other meeting as determined by the coaches and school administration
• Help administer screeners, diagnostic and district assessments, progress monitor and enter progress monitoring data as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education from an accredited university or college required, Master’s degree preferred
• Required Massachusetts License: Elementary, Grades 1-6, and/or Reading Specialist (strongly preferred)
• 3-5 year experience teaching in a K-5 setting required
• Understanding of the Science of Reading 
• Experience with progress monitoring and small group adult led instruction required 
• Able to collaborate with many teachers, coaches and administrators
• Able to manage a flexible schedule

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.

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How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.