Upper Elementary Literacy Interventionist

Job Description

Job Description

Location: This school-based position is 100% in person at one of our Rocky Mountain Prep campuses. All school-based staff are essential members of our campus community, working on-site each day alongside students, colleagues, and families to create a strong school community and support student growth and achievement. This position is not remote or hybrid.

The RMP Promise

Rocky Mountain Prep is a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates committed to changing public education in Colorado by democratizing college access for historically marginalized students and families. We operate twelve college-preparatory schools serving students from early childhood through twelfth grade, and we are fundamentally a world-class learning organization that invests deeply in every educator who joins us. Teachers engage in ongoing coaching and professional development, supported by clear expectations, transparent feedback, and opportunities to strengthen their craft and advance along individualized career pathways grounded in our PEAK values. Rooted in a culture of rigor and love, RMP promises to coach, develop, and champion every team member so they can do their best work and grow as professionals, people, and leaders.

RMP’s Big Five Goals

Every RMP team member plays a role in advancing our shared goals for student success and organizational strength. Our Big Five Goals establish the key outcomes we are working toward together across our schools and network:

1. Student Achievement: 60% average proficiency on CMAS & PSAT by Spring 2027; zero schools rated Orange or Red on the 2027–28 Colorado School Performance Framework
2. Financial Sustainability: 5,100 students enrolled, as measured by October Count; $4MM in total philanthropic gifts during the 2026–27 school year
3. Parent Satisfaction: 90% regular attendance; no more than 10% chronic absenteeism
4. Staff Engagement & Enablement: 75% annual staff retention from July 2026 to July 2027
5. Student Persistence — Health & Wellness: 90% year-over-year student persistence from September 2026 to September 2027

Each team member contributes to these goals through their role and collaboration across RMP.

Our Approach to Literacy Intervention

At Rocky Mountain Prep, literacy intervention is not remediation but acceleration. We believe every scholar can become a confident, critical reader and writer when provided with precise, data-driven instruction and affirming, identity-centered learning experiences. Through our MTSS framework, Literacy Interventionists deliver targeted Tier II and Tier III support that addresses unfinished learning while keeping scholars engaged in grade-level texts and tasks. Using whole group, small-group, and individualized instruction, they analyze real-time data to identify root causes of reading challenges in areas such as decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, and design responsive lessons that build foundational skills alongside critical thinking. Grounded in our culture of Rigor and Love, intervention prioritizes scholar voice, discussion, and meaningful engagement with diverse, complex texts so students see themselves as readers, thinkers, and leaders. In partnership with families, classroom teachers, and school leaders, Literacy Interventionists ensure scholars receive aligned, cohesive support that accelerates growth and expands future opportunity.

Literacy Interventionists at Rocky Mountain Prep will...

Deliver daily Tier II and Tier III literacy intervention in whole group, small-group, and individualized settings aligned to grade-level standards.

• Analyze literacy data to identify skill gaps, set ambitious growth goals, and monitor scholar progress using research-aligned assessment systems.
• Design targeted literacy lessons that address root causes of reading challenges and build comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing skills using adaptive blended learning tools.
• Collaborate closely with English Language Arts teachers to ensure intervention aligns to core instruction and upcoming units.
  
  
  
• Build culturally responsive classrooms that affirm scholar identity, promote discussion and critical thinking, and cultivate confidence as readers and writers.
  
  
  
• Communicate regularly with families and scholars to share progress, promote student agency, and provide strategies to support literacy development at home.
  
  
  
• Participate in MTSS meetings and contribute actionable insights to support school-wide literacy outcomes.
  
  
  
• Support advisory, tutoring blocks, or additional student supports as needed to ensure scholars thrive academically and socially.
  
  
  
• Model RMP’s PEAK values while maintaining high expectations, urgency, and deep belief in every scholar’s brilliance.

All Teachers at Rocky Mountain Prep will:

Take ownership of student outcomes by setting high expectations, using data to guide instruction, and ensuring all scholars grow through strong planning, rigorous teaching, and timely re-teaching. They build inclusive, relationship-centered classrooms by implementing proactive routines, culturally responsive practices, and consistent communication with families. RMP teachers collaborate closely with colleagues and support staff, contribute to school-wide initiatives, and support daily operations to maintain a safe and organized environment. They also model RMP’s PEAK values in all interactions and remain flexible and responsive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment aligned to our evolving Concept Essence.

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (any subject)
• Subject matter expertise required, as evidenced by either a record of results in teaching the content or a content-specific degree

Other Requirements

• Within the first year of your employment, you’re required to complete CDE READ Act training or CDE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) -45 contact hours.
• Pass a background check.
• Demonstrate Eligibility to work in the United States.
• We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
• Preferred Certifications

Salary

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $63,000 to $89,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

At Rocky Mountain Prep, taking care of our team is essential to building joyful, academically excellent schools. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off – including vacation, personal, and sick days
• 5 Weeks of Paid Organizational Holidays – including Winter and Summer breaks
• Comprehensive Health Insurance – medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of medical coverage for employee-only plans.
• Retirement Through PERA – Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado
• Paid Leave of Absence Options – including parental, medical, and disability leave
• Mental Health & Wellness Support – to help you thrive personally and professionally
• Pre-Tax Accounts – flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts (HSA)

*A detailed list of benefits is here.

Why RMP?

At Rocky Mountain Prep, you're joining a movement to change what's possible for public education in Colorado.We believe every child’s brilliance deserves a world-class education, and we build schools where rigor and love are the foundation for that promise. Here, you’ll be developed, challenged, and championed as you grow into the educator you aspire to be. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who believe deeply in kids, this is the place.

Demonstrate Eligibility to Work in the United States