Elementary School Reading Interventionist

 Who We Are

• A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
• Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
• Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
• Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do

• Plan, teach, and evaluate instruction for students having difficulty with foundational literacy skills, reading, or writing during Skills Block and WIN time of academic days
• Work 1:1 or in small group settings with students that are behind grade level in reading
• Coach teachers on best practices for teaching reading
• Analyze assessment and observational data to support differentiated instruction plans for students
• Work with building leadership to make decisions regarding curriculum, assessments, programming
• Support development of reading culture in classrooms and across the school
• Work with Elementary Leadership and Community Team to lead biannual literacy events for families
• Collaborate with Special Education Teacher to support success of MTSS/RTI accommodations
• Support teaching development in evidence-based literacy education theories and techniques, as well as reading instruction knowledge and approaches
• Help grade level teams to develop scope and sequence of literacy skills
• Support the development of rubrics to ascertain student mastery of foundational literacy skills
• Provide progress monitoring assessment as needed
• Develop and facilitate the appropriate trainings to improve literacy knowledge and skills
• Complete other related duties and tasks as assigned 

Compensation & Schedule 

• Salaried/Exempt
• Signing Bonus: $1,000
• Annual Salary Range*: $50,500 - $63,549
• Full Time; Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Approximately 13* weeks of paid school breaks
• 30* hours of annual flex time and 48* hours of annual sick time 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit 
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and SY2026-27 Start Date

• Annual Workdays: 196 
• Start Date: Immediately 

*Prorated if employment begins after July 1, 2026.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Meet “in-field” status through one of the following:
  • Active CDE license with an endorsement in Elementary Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or English Education
  • Passing score on the PRAXIS 5205 within the last 10 years
• Ability to pass all required background checks (pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7)
• At least five years of elementary classroom teaching experience 
• Proven track record of significant student growth in literacy
• Strong understanding of foundational literacy instruction and effective interventions for struggling readers
• Full commitment to educational equity and to fostering a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful environment
• Ownership of student academic outcomes and growth
• Effective communication skills with students, families, and colleagues
• Growth mindset and openness to feedback
• Evidence of self-motivation and ability to work collaboratively

Desired Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or English Education
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, or experience working with bilingual learners
• Previous experience with progress monitoring literacy tools
• Demonstrated success in urban classrooms, utilizing structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive achievement

Essential Job Functions

• Prolonged periods of standing and sitting 
• Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, push, and pull 
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times 
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed 
• Must be able to successfully abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Position Closes: When Filled

Salary : $50,500 - $63,549