SY2026-27 Middle School ELA Interventionist

Job DetailsJob Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80916Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $50,500.00 - $63,549.00 Salary/year

 

Who We Are


A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development


 

Who We Serve


92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
56% English Language Learners



What You’ll Do


Embody the mission and values of Atlas Schools, including connection, accountability, growth mindset, and perseverance.
Plan, teach, and evaluate instruction for students having difficulty with foundational literacy skills, reading, or writing 
Teach and facilitate whole class instruction while providing supports 1:1 or in small groups with students based on their content mastery level in reading
Develop curriculum and scope and sequence of instruction for grades 5-8 for learning interventions
Create, edit, revise, and share lesson plans for the school to retain as needed
Work with building leadership to make decisions regarding curriculum, assessments, programming
Build student investment structures to motivate students in learning growth 
Collaborate with teachers and Department Lead on best practices for teaching reading 
Analyze assessment and observational data to support differentiated instruction plans for students
Collaborate with Special Education teachers to support determining the success of MTSS/RTI accommodations
Work with the Department Lead to develop the scope & sequence of literacy skills
Collaborate professionally with colleagues and instructional coaches, demonstrating openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
Serve as an adviser to a group of students and families, maintaining consistent communication and hosting required family conferences.
Actively engage families as partners by understanding their backgrounds and experiences to support an equitable and inclusive school community.
Collaborate professionally with colleagues and instructional coaches, demonstrating openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
Maintain a school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through reflection and adherence to shared systems.
Provide classroom coverage for colleagues during absences when required (with additional compensation).
Complete the necessary training to administer standardized and progress-monitoring assessments to inform instruction and support 
Participate in professional development, instructional planning, and required school events throughout the year.
Support school operations as needed, including but not limited to, arrival, dismissal, lunch, field trips, academic support sessions, community events, and graduations.
Perform other related duties as assigned


 

Compensation & Schedule 


Salaried/Exempt
Signing Bonus: $1,000
Annual Salary Range: $50,500 - $63,549 (DOE)
Full Time; Monday - Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed


 

Benefits


Approximately 13 weeks of paid school breaks
30 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time 
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit 
100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of employee discounts


 

Annual Calendar and SY2026-27 Start Date


Annual Workdays: 199 

Following years will not include new staff orientation and will consist of 196 workdays.


Start Date: July 8, 2026 

QualificationsWho You Are

Required Qualifications


Able to meet “in-field status” for the position with one of the following by October 31, 2026:

Colorado Department of Education License with endorsement in ELA (Grades 6-12)
Bachelor’s Degree in English Language Arts
24 credit hours (aligned with CDE's endorsement worksheet) in English Language Arts
Completed/passed PRAXIS 5038 or 5047 within the last 10 years


Ability to successfully pass all required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7 
Possess a strong understanding of best practices used to develop foundational literacy support needed for all levels of readers 
Be 100% dedicated to educational equi