ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Wethersfield Public Schools
Wethersfield, CT

Reading Interventionist Teacher (Anticipated Openings)

Date Posted: March 2026

Position Summary

Reading Interventionists work directly with students, primarily grades K-4, to strengthen targeted reading and writing skills and support academic growth. Using data-driven decision making, they design and deliver rigorous, research-based instruction to accelerate student learning and close skill gaps. Reading Interventionists collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to analyze student data, plan effective interventions, and monitor progress. They also provide expertise in literacy instruction and participate in collaborative planning, intervention, and student support meetings.

Essential Functions

The job description is illustrative and not a complete itemization of all duties and responsibilities of the position.  

• Implement structured literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading, including explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Use evidence-based instructional practices to provide targeted reading intervention and supports aligned with student needs and district curriculum.
• Assess students regularly using screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring tools to inform instruction and intervention decisions.
• Collect, organize, monitor, and analyze student data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Collaboratively group students strategically based on demonstrated reading needs and provide targeted small-group instruction.
• Design and maintain a student-centered intervention schedule that maximizes access to support while minimizing disruption to core instruction.
• Participate effectively in Data Teams, facilitating data discussions, helping teams interpret literacy data, and supporting instructional planning.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and grade-level teams to align intervention strategies with classroom instruction and support student progress.
• Maintain strong organizational systems to manage student caseload, maintain intervention records, and report data in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicate and collaborate with district literacy leadership to ensure consistency of practices, alignment with district goals, and implementation of district literacy initiatives.
• Participate in professional learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of the district's literacy programming.
• Collaborate with reading tutors.
• Support effective implementation of technology related to literacy (e.g., Lexia, Raz-Kids, and STAR).
• Work with the Office of Teaching and Learning staff and reading consultants across the district.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities � Representative, but not all-inclusive of those associated with the position.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze student assessment data and implement effective instructional practices to develop and recommend strategic improvements.
• Knowledge of best practices in pedagogy and the Science of Reading.
• Ability to make independent judgments within areas of responsibility.
• Ability to concentrate on details with some interruption, pressure, and changing priorities.
• Strong collaborative skills to build and maintain high-functioning relationships with all stakeholders and professionals.
• Maintain a stationary position for extended periods to operate a computer, printer, telephone, and other desktop equipment.
• Move about the school to teach and participate in meetings.

Supervisory Requirements

• None

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education or related field of Education.
• Master's Degree in Remedial Reading and Language Arts or Sixth Year Certificate in Reading.
• Experienced in data analysis, intervention, and small group instruction.

Certification

• CT certification in one of the following areas:
  • Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, K-12, endorsement code (#102)
  • Reading and Language Arts Consultant, endorsement code (#097)

Background Check 

The Reading Interventionist must submit to a satisfactory

• CT Department of Children and Families background check.
• State and national criminal history record check. 

Documents necessary to complete the checks must be submitted within 10 days of hire.

Work Year

This is a 10-month position.

Exempt/Non-Exempt

This position is exempt and is recognized in the current Agreement between the Wethersfield Public Schools and the Wethersfield Federation of Teachers.

Salary

As per the current Agreement between the Wethersfield Public Schools and the Wethersfield Federation of Teachers.

Reporting Responsibility

The Reading Interventionist reports to the Principal.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Connecticut law, it is the policy of the Wethersfield Public Schools to provide a reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

All applicants must apply on-line at:

https://www.applitrack.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx

Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy

The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.  The Wethersfield 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 of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.  The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.  Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.