English Language Arts Specialist (Grades 3-8)

We are seeking an English/language arts Specialist to support students who are performing below grade level in English/language arts. This person will provide targeted instruction to strengthen foundational skills, build confidence, and help students develop the competence needed to succeed in grade-level English/language arts.
This position is dedicated to English/language arts intervention and student progress.
The English/language arts Specialist will not be assigned lunch duty, bus duty, or other noninstructional supervision duties.

Reports to/Term:
Executive Director
Full-time 10-month position

Primary Responsibilities

- Provide individualized and small-group instruction based on students’ English/language arts needs.

- Identify skill gaps using assessments, classroom data, and teacher input.

- Develop and implement targeted intervention plans with clear learning goals.

- Use effective teaching strategies to strengthen English/language arts.

- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to support mastery.

- Collaborate with classroom teachers to connect intervention with grade-level learning.

- Maintain records of student progress and communicate growth and ongoing needs to teachers and families.

- Create a supportive learning environment that encourages persistence and confidence in English/language arts.
Requirements
Required Qualifications

- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

- Teaching license.

- Previous teaching experience and 3 years of proven experience improving academic outcomes

- Strong knowledge of English/language arts and effective instructional practices.

- Ability to support students with varied learning needs.

- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications

- Experience providing English/language arts intervention or working with students who are performing below grade level.

- Experience using assessment data to plan instruction and measure student growth.