Literacy Interventionist

WEC Program Literacy Interventionist

Title: Literacy Interventionist, Read to Rise Pilot

Organization: We Excel Cincinnati (WEC)

Status: Part-Time Hourly ($20 – $30/hr, up to 20 hours per week)

Duration: 13 Weeks (1 week prep, 10-Week Pilot + 2-Week Reporting Phase)

Reports to: Program Lead & Instructional Consultant

Location: Cincinnati, OH

About We Excel Cincinnati (WEC) We Excel Cincinnati is a movement led by parents and community advocates, especially those in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods where schools are continually low-performing. We organize and develop powerful parent leaders to demand a high-quality education for every child in Cincinnati. Through our "Read to Rise" initiative, we provide the academic and technical bridge necessary for students to reach grade-level mastery.Position Summary The Literacy Interventionist provides targeted, high-impact academic acceleration for K-5 students. This role targets the "Working Theory" that individualized intervention, supported by technically skilled parents, is the essential bridge to mastery. You will deliver systematic instruction while simultaneously empowering parents with the knowledge to support their children at home.Key Responsibilities * High-Dosage Delivery: Provide systematic, small-group (1:3) literacy instruction focused on closing specific phonemic and fluency gaps.

• Curriculum Alignment: Work with Program Manager to learn and/or execute intervention curriculum
• Parent Collaboration: Effectively communicate student progress and provide parents with technical skills to support reading at home.
• Post-Pilot Documentation (Final 2 Weeks): Work with the Program Lead to finalize student portfolios and qualitative insights for the final findings report.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and vision of We Excel
• Experience delivering successful reading interventions to students
• Familiarity with instructional tools (Wit & Wisdom, mCLASS, UFLI)
• Strong proficiency in analyzing assessment data to inform interventions
• Effective communication skills to interact with We Excel's team, program manager and families
• Ability to work at least 25 hours per week part-time
• A driver's license and reliable transportation

To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] .

12-Week Pilot & Reporting Roadmap

Phase

Timeline

Focus

Prep

Week 1

Prep for the program

Launch

Week 2 (Feb 9)

Baseline assessments & Parent Orientation.

Intervention

Weeks 3-6

High-dosage instruction & Parent Technical Workshops.

Break

Week 7 (Mar 23-27)

CPS Spring Break: No students. Lead conducts data audit.

Acceleration

Weeks 8–10

Target grade-level mastery; Parent Advocacy training.

Conclusion

Week 11

Post-pilot assessments & Parent/Student Graduation.

Reporting

Weeks 12–14

Data synthesis and final report compilation.

Note: Target start is the 2nd week of February. Latest start is the first week of March.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 25.0 per week

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person