Reading Interventionist

Job Description

Job Description

Denver Test Prep ( is currently hiring a part-time reading specialist to work with students who have been diagnosed with dyslexia and other reading-related learning differences, using Orton-Gillingham or another structured literacy approach. Tutoring sessions are typically held in the homes of our students, at their schools, or at local libraries in the Denver/Boulder area.

DTP tutors should be available for tutoring three to four days a week, with a minimum of 5 hours per week.

COMPENSATION

• $75 – $95 for each 90-minute tutoring session

• The starting rate of pay is $50/hour for tutoring, plus an additional $20/hour for time spent driving to and from tutoring sessions.
  

Compensation:

$50 - $70 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Deliver 1-on-1 or small-group reading intervention sessions tailored to each student's needs, learning style, and goals.

• Prepare and customize session materials, including structured literacy lesson plans, phonics and decoding activities, and progress-tracking tools based on each student's reading level and ongoing needs.

• Track and communicate student progress to families and clients, including reading-skill benchmarks (phonics, decoding, fluency) and flagging areas needing additional focus.

• Maintain reliable scheduling and communication, confirming session times, responding promptly to family inquiries, and adhering to DTP's billing and cancellation policies.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a 4-year college or university.

• Completed a training course in Orton-Gillingham or another multi-sensory structured language program, and applied it in practice in a small-group or one-on-one setting.

• 2+ years of teaching or tutoring experience, including experience in structured literacy.

• Background check required as a condition of employment.

• Reliable car to get to tutoring sessions not located near public transit.

About Company

Denver Test Prep (DTP) is the leading provider of standardized test prep, academic coaching, K–12 and college tutoring, enrichment programs, and reading intervention in the Denver and Boulder metro areas. We hire only the most talented and experienced educators to ensure the highest quality instruction for our students.

We are deeply committed to educational equity. Through subsidized programs and our DTP ACHieve Scholarship, we provide high-quality tutoring to motivated students in partner schools and nonprofit organizations. Supporting students who need it most is a core part of our mission and vision.

Our success comes from a student-centered approach. We take the time to understand each learner’s needs and create highly customized programs tailored to their strengths, challenges, and goals. This individualized strategy helps students focus on what matters most, at a pace that works for them, building real progress and lasting confidence.

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