TIER III LEARNING SUPPORT SPECIALIST -

Structured Literacy Intervention Specialist

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Category:  Faculty and Instructional Staff

FLSA Status: Hourly Exempt
Hours: 9:00-3:00, M-F (approximately 20 hours/week, will vary)

Hourly Wage: $40/hour

Department: Kindergarten to Grade 8

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Sabot School, a progressive school serving students from Early Childhood through Middle School in Richmond, Virginia, inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach®, seeks a Structured Literacy Intervention Specialist to provide intensive Tier III reading intervention for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.


This position is designed for a highly skilled interventionist with specialized training in structured literacy. The specialist will provide individualized and small-group intervention for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences, monitor student progress, collaborate with teachers and families, and support the implementation of accommodations and learning strategies that help students thrive.

To Apply


Interested candidates should click the link below to submit the following materials.


Be sure to list the position in the "position applying for" field.


  1. Letter of interest
  2. Resume
  3. Contact information for three professional references
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ESSENTIAL TASKS


  • Provide individualized and small-group Tier III structured literacy intervention for students in grades K–8 with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences
  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, and families to support student success
  • Assist in the development and implementation of accommodation plans and learning supports
  • Contribute to professional learning related to dyslexia, structured literacy, and best practices for supporting students with learning differences


Required Qualifications

Only candidates with certification and experience in an evidence-based structured literacy approach should apply.


Required certification and training include:

  • Orton-Gillingham (OG)
  • Wilson Reading System (WRS)
  • Barton Reading & Spelling System
  • Take Flight
  • Slingerland
  • SPIRE
  • Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE)
  • Multisensory Teaching Approach (MTA)
  • Neuhaus Education Center training


Candidates must demonstrate experience providing intervention for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences using structured literacy practices.


Additional qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
  • Minimum of five years of successful teaching or intervention experience
  • Deep knowledge of dyslexia, dysgraphia, executive functioning challenges, ADHD, and other learning differences
  • Experience administering and interpreting assessments to monitor student growth

Preferred Qualities 


The ideal candidate:

  • Believes deeply in the capacity of all learners
  • Builds strong, trusting relationships with children and families
  • Demonstrates professionalism, flexibility, and collaboration 

REQUIREMENTS


  • Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 15 lbs
  • Capability to walk up and down two flights of stairs
  • Ability to respond promptly to emergencies, which may involve running, lifting, or assisting children to safety
  • Must be able to successfully pass a background check

SABOT SCHOOL'S MISSION STATEMENT

Grounded in inquiry and empathy, Sabot School nurtures joyful learners – resilient individuals who grow as their authentic selves while meeting challenges with confidence.

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