Elementary Literacy Specialist - Academic Interventionist (LTS)

Description: 1.0 FTE (LTS) 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Effective Date of Employment: Anticipated Dates: ASAP until January 18, 2027

Application Deadlines: October 26, 2026 - 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures: All candidates apply online at www.district196.org as an external applicant

Job Summary: The Literacy Interventionist Lead Specialist will serve as a key leader in the development and implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 structured literacy interventions across elementary school buildings. The primary focus will be on collaborating with the PreK-12 Literacy Coordinator in leading and supporting a team of literacy interventionists, ensuring the effective implementation of evidence-based interventions aligned with core instruction, and collaborating with school administrators and leadership teams within a MTSS framework.

Qualifications:

• Current Minnesota teaching license (elementary, special education, reading, or English Language Development)
• Minimum of 5 years of successful elementary teaching experience
• Master's degree in education, literacy, or a related field
• Experience in a leadership, supervisory, or coaching role.
• Experience in planning, facilitating, and leading professional development
• Demonstrated success in coaching and mentoring teachers
• Cognitive coaching training or equivalent (preferred)
• Training or certification in structured literacy (preferred)
• Extensive experience in structured literacy instruction/intervention (preferred)
• Strong understanding of literacy assessment tools and data analysis
• Knowledge of current trends and research in literacy instruction.
• Strong knowledge of Minnesota English-Language Arts Standards
• Understanding of the district's learning and technology framework and use of Seesaw / Schoology within a 1:1 environment
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching
• Understanding of systems and organizational change, and experience in leading change
• Ability to collaborate with others in establishing a vision and ability to continually align efforts
• Ability to move back and forth between vision and detail work seamlessly
• Ability to meet timelines, provide direction to work teams, and to delegate appropriately
• Strong meeting facilitation skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work well with adult learners
• Ability to resolve conflicts with groups and individuals
• Strong initiative and high energy

Responsibilities: Leadership, Supervision, and Coordination

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to a team of interventionists; ensuring implementation of evidence-based intervention
• Conduct regular check-ins and observations, and provide feedback to support interventionists in their professional growth and effectiveness.
• Present information to elementary administrators, and other stakeholders
• Assists District Literacy Coordinator with recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of personnel
• Assists District Literacy Coordinator in the formulation of designated budget(s)
• Plan, hire and supervise summer programming
• Facilitates related projects, processes, and committees

Professional Development Coordination and Planning:

• Collaborate with the District Literacy Coordinator to design and implement professional development opportunities for the interventionist team and classroom teachers
• Coordinate with external experts and organizations as needed
• Collaborates with Teaching and Learning Department colleagues to plan and provide aligned professional development
• Assist in the selection, procurement, and distribution of instructional materials and resources to support structured literacy interventions
• Facilitate training sessions for interventionists
• Stay abreast of current research and best practices to inform ongoing professional development initiatives

Data-Driven Decision-Making:

• Analyze district literacy assessment data, using findings to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in core instruction.
• Work closely with interventionists to analyze school-level data and progress monitoring data; identifying trends, areas for improvement, and intervention needs.

Collaboration with District Leadership:

• Collaborate with the district literacy coordinator, special education, and other colleagues to ensure alignment between core curriculum, interventions, and structured literacy initiatives.
• Participate in leadership meetings to provide updates on structured literacy initiatives, problem-solve challenges, and contribute to district-wide planning.
• Collaborates with colleagues within the Teaching and Learning Department in long and short term visioning and planning
• Work collaboratively with school administrators, teachers, and other specialists to align intervention efforts with school-wide literacy goals

Coaching, Mentoring, Modeling, and Problem-Solving:

• Provide ongoing, on-site coaching and mentoring to interventionists, supporting the implementation of structured literacy intervention curricula and practices
• Conduct observations, provide constructive feedback, and assist interventionists in refining instructional techniques to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Co-teach as part of coaching when needed
• Problem-solve with interventionists in making responsive instructional decisions to meet student needs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsible To: K-12 ELA - Literacy Coordinator

Compensation / Benefits: District Office Administrator Level 15 ($108,522 – 122,710) DOQ Based on 2025/26

If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-2.2 The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Shelly Monson (651-423-7859 –[email protected]) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – [email protected]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 – [email protected]) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – [email protected]) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.