Job: Reading Interventionist

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $42,500/yr.

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description:

Send completed application packet to include an application (applications available online at www.salidaschools.com), resume, letter of interest, three current letters of reference, and copies of certifications (official transcripts for consideration of salary placement are required) to:

Sherri Wyatt Salida School District 627 Oak Street Salida, CO 81201 [email protected]

Closing date of application: May 7, 2025

Beginning date of employment: August 4, 2025

Conditions of employment: Selected applicants must verify experience, hold a valid Colorado Department of Education teaching certificate, or qualify for an Alternative license.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work as a team member under the direction of the school principal. This position requires developing and implementing daily lesson plans based on Colorado state standards and student needs. The teacher will observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, and social development through progress monitoring. The interventionist will be an integral member of the MTSS team and work collaboratively with teacher teams to develop intervention groups and schedules. The teacher will instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs. The position requires planning, explicit instruction, data monitoring and reporting and development of learning activities for a balanced program of instruction for students’ diverse backgrounds and abilities. This position requires a high degree of collaborative communication and leadership. It also requires substantial organizational and time management skills. The teacher must be able to work collaboratively with fellow teachers. The teacher is expected to participate in district development of curriculum and instruction.  

ESSENTIAL TASKS: (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

 Be licensed by the State of Colorado as a Teacher.

 Be familiar with the State of Colorado Academic Standards for ELA.

 Be familiar with CMAS state assessments and local assessments that can be used to evaluate student progress

 Knowledge and experience with the investigative reading approaches preferred.

 Be able to work effectively with 5th thru 8th grade students as a READING specialist... And work effectively with the middle school staff and administration, parents and community members.

 Demonstrate successful teaching experience with middle school aged students as well as a personal commitment to constant improvement as a teacher.

 Demonstrate a positive attitude toward teaching and learning and the ability to collaborate with school leadership and teacher teams for improved student outcomes.

 Ability to work with and create a positive rapport with students, their families and the general public

 A commitment to work within the philosophy, standards, curriculum, scope, and sequence of the School and District

 Ability to work with all levels of students in a heterogeneous classroom setting

 Have experience with MTSS and the RtI process.

 Progress monitoring for all assigned intervention students.

 The interventionist is expected to participate in district development of curriculum and instruction.

Preferred experience/knowledge/ability:

 Successful teaching experience.

 Preference will be given to candidates with multiple endorsements or Special Education

 Experience using technology to support instruction

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. However, while lifting amounts above 25 pounds a partner must be used. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

. The Salida School District does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability in hiring for any position. Title IX Compliance officer: Assistant Superintendent, William Wooddell, 627 Oak Street, Salida, Co – 719-530-5469, [email protected]. No smoking or tobacco use is allowed on school property or in school vehicles Contract for employment shall be subject to approval by the District Board of Education. Selected applicants must comply with the District’s Drug-Free Work Place Policy. 

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.