AVAILABLE JANUARY: High School Literacy Interventionist (Title 1) bei Des Moines Public School District

DMPS is seeking a Literacy Interventionist for East High School to begin in the second semester (January 2026).

TITLE: High School Literacy Interventionist (Title I) 

POSTION TYPE: TCHR 

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. 5-12 English Language Arts endorsement
2. Experience with data literacy and ability to analyze and report data
3. Experience leading professional development or experience as a PLC lead
4. Experience in planning, implementing, and integrating supports for tiered intervention needs

Desired:

1. 5-12 Reading Endorsement 

BASIC FUNCTION:

The academic interventionist serves students in a Title I Target and Schoolwide program with targeted reasons for at risk students for tiered support within the school’s MTSS. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the teaching and learning department. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinate and provide strategic supplemental academic instruction to meet the individual needs of students.
2. Identify students in need of supplemental interventions to support core instruction.
3. Collaborate with classroom teachers, PLCs, administration, and families to identify best practices for individual and small groups of students.
4. Plan and teach interventions based on the learning needs of students using high quality materials based in research and aligned to the Science of Reading.
5. Uses data to provide instruction to students and support access to core instruction, including foundational skill building and just-in-time learning tied to core standards.
6. Monitor student learning daily. Use multiple data points to guide group and individualized instruction.
7. Ensure intervention sequence aligns with classroom instruction and building MTSS.
8. Document interventions in Panorama Students success and record monitoring data there. Use graphs and progress monitoring data to make instructional decisions.
9. Participate in professional learning communities, literacy training for staff, and ongoing professional development opportunities for Interventionists.
10. Assist in the planning and implementation of building professional development.
11. Communicate with families on a regular basis.
12. Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards
13. Attend appropriate PLCs as stated by building administration to coordinate interventions and support.
14. Reports holistic and aggregated data on student progress in intervention during building quarterly reviews.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Principal and Associate Principal

EVALUATES: N/A
BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA - funded by Title I Grant funds and subject to availability

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DAYS: 195 or 199 Day Contract            HOURS: 7.75

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during arrival/dismissal

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.  Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check. 

Approved By: Emily Behrens

Date: 02/02/2024