What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reading Interventionist position at Region 8 ESC?
Job Title: Reading Intervention Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Campus Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale
Dept./School: Campus Assigned Date Revised: 2026
Primary Purpose:
Provide targeted, research-based reading instruction and interventions to students who demonstrate academic deficiencies in reading. Utilize student performance data to identify instructional needs, implement appropriate interventions, monitor student progress, and adjust instruction to improve reading achievement. Collaborate with classroom teachers, campus administrators, and other instructional personnel to support student success and ensure effective implementation of the district's reading intervention program.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university with a major in assigned subject
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
Ability to evaluate instruction programs and teaching effectiveness
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Ability to interpret data
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Five years teaching experience in subject area assigned
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional and Program Management
- Provide targeted, research-based reading interventions to identified students individually or in small groups based on documented instructional needs.
- Plan and deliver systematic, explicit reading instruction aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and district-approved instructional programs.
- Identify specific reading skill deficiencies through the analysis of student assessment results, classroom performance, and other relevant data.
- Develop and implement instructional intervention plans designed to address identified student reading deficiencies.
- Differentiate instruction and adjust instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Implement district-adopted reading intervention programs with fidelity and in accordance with district expectations.
- Maintain an organized and effective learning environment that promotes student engagement and academic growth.
Assessment and Progress Monitoring
- Administer and interpret appropriate reading assessments to identify student needs and measure academic progress.
- Regularly monitor, document, and analyze student progress toward established reading intervention goals.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of student interventions, assessment results, attendance, and progress monitoring data.
- Adjust intervention strategies, instructional intensity, and student groupings based on assessment results and documented student progress.
- Communicate student progress and areas of concern to classroom teachers, campus administrators, and parents, as appropriate.
- Assist campus administrators in evaluating the effectiveness of reading intervention programs and identifying areas for improvement.
Collaboration and Support
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to align reading interventions with classroom instruction and identified student needs.
- Participate in campus meetings and other student-support meetings, as assigned.
- Provide documentation and student performance data to assist campus teams in making informed instructional and intervention decisions.
- Collaborate with appropriate instructional and student-support personnel to coordinate services for students receiving additional academic support.
- Assist in developing and implementing campus strategies designed to improve overall student reading achievement.
Professional Development and Program Support
- Remain knowledgeable of current research, instructional practices, and state requirements related to reading instruction and intervention.
- Participate in professional development activities to strengthen instructional effectiveness and knowledge of reading interventions.
- Assist with modeling effective reading instructional strategies and providing instructional support to classroom teachers, as directed.
- Work cooperatively with campus and district administrators to implement and evaluate district reading initiatives.
Other
- Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, staff, and administrators.
- Compile, maintain, and submit accurate reports, records, and documentation within established timelines.
- Maintain confidentiality of student and personnel information in accordance with applicable laws and district policies.
- Comply with applicable federal and state laws, district policies, and campus procedures.
- Attend required meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged or irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Salary : $39,470 - $64,031