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Literacy Intervention Teacher (K-6)
- St. Albert, AB, Canada
Temporary
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St. Albert Public Schools is seeking a Literacy Intervention Teacher for an assignment with Student Services. Working under the guidance of the Coordinator, Division Intervention Services, the teacher will provide targeted reading and writing intervention for K–6 students and support school teams in strengthening literacy instruction. The role is guided by the St. Albert Public Schools Literacy Framework.
FTE: 0.5 FTE, Temporary from September 2026 - June 2027
Responsibilities
All new employees to St. Albert Public Schools are required to submit a recent (within 6 months), clear Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment.
FTE: 0.5 FTE, Temporary from September 2026 - June 2027
Responsibilities
- Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading and writing intervention individually and in small groups, using classroom-based support and co-teaching where appropriate.
- Use screening, diagnostic assessment, student work and observations to identify needs, set measurable goals and plan intervention within a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS).
- Deliver explicit, systematic instruction in word-reading and spelling, fluency, comprehension and writing based on students’ assessed needs.
- Monitor and document progress regularly; adjust instructional focus, grouping and intensity in response to the evidence.
- Teach students to monitor understanding, to use reading strategies flexibly and to apply developing skills in classroom learning.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, school administrators, the Inclusive Learning Team, the Coordinator, Division Intervention Services, and families to share progress data, adapt strategies and connect intervention with classroom instruction and IPPs, where applicable.
- Build staff capacity by modelling evidence-based practices, helping teams interpret reading evidence and apply effective strategies.
- A Bachelor of Education degree and valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.
- Experience delivering elementary reading and writing intervention and using assessment to guide instruction.
- Knowledge of evidence-informed literacy instruction, including foundational reading and writing development.
- Build students’ confidence and independence as readers.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
All new employees to St. Albert Public Schools are required to submit a recent (within 6 months), clear Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment.
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Responsibilities
The teacher will provide targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 reading and writing interventions for K-6 students using evidence-based practices. They will also collaborate with school teams and families to monitor progress and strengthen literacy instruction across the division.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Education degree and a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate. Experience in delivering elementary literacy interventions and using diagnostic assessments to guide instruction is required.
Skills
- Literacy intervention
- Reading instruction
- Writing instruction
- Diagnostic assessment
- Multi-tiered system of supports
- Explicit instruction
- Systematic instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Co-teaching
- Classroom-based support
- Evidence-based practices
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Data interpretation
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Categories
- Education
- Social Services
Keywords
- Literacy Intervention
- K-6 Education
- Student Services
- MTSS
- Reading Intervention
- Writing Intervention
- Diagnostic Assessment
- Evidence-based Practice
- Alberta Teaching Certificate
- Co-teaching
- Inclusive Learning
- Literacy Framework
- Tiered Intervention
- Progress Monitoring
- Staff Capacity Building
- Elementary Education