Literacy Interventionist (K–2)

Amergis Careers

2 days ago

Job Title: Reading Specialist – Grades K–2
Location: Essex – Suffolk County
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 2025–2026 School Year
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Rate: Up to $60/hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Overview:
Amergis Educational Staffing is partnered with a school in Essex – Suffolk County, MA to hire a Reading Specialist to work with students on a contractual basis. This full-time role focuses on supporting early elementary learners in developing foundational literacy skills through targeted instruction and collaboration with school staff and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Use formal and informal assessments to identify students’ reading strengths and areas for growth
Interpret assessment data to guide individualized instruction
Implement district-adopted reading strategies and programs
Support classroom teachers with strategy carryover and instructional planning
Participate in parent conferences and serve as a resource to families
Collaborate with the Student Support Team (SST) as needed
Present reading data and instructional insights at grade-level meetings and Common Planning Time (CPT)
Perform other duties as assigned by the school principal

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in education or related field
Valid Massachusetts Reading Specialist licensure
Familiarity with district benchmark testing, progress monitoring, and data interpretation
Certification in Wilson and/or Orton-Gillingham is highly advantageous

Interested?
Please reach out with any questions or to apply:

Annelise Mahoney
Recruiter | Amergis Educational Staffing
781-686-6781
anmahone@amergis.com

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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