Interventionist - Reading

Learning Support Interventionist - Reading Part-Time Tamarack Waldorf School Milwaukee, Wisconsin Tamarack Waldorf School is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and collaborative Learning Support Reading Interventionist to join our Learning Support Team. This position serves students in Grades 1-8 through a combination of push-in classroom support and pull-out intervention services designed to help students strengthen foundational and advanced literacy skills while remaining meaningfully connected to their classroom experience. Tamarack Waldorf School serves approximately 200 students in grades K-8 and participates in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program. We are a vibrant and diverse school community dedicated to educating the whole child through a developmentally appropriate Waldorf curriculum that nurtures intellectual, social, emotional, artistic, and practical capacities. The ideal candidate values child-centered education, understands diverse learning profiles, and is committed to helping students build confidence and academic success. Primary Responsibilities Provide individualized and small-group reading intervention for students in Grades 1-8. Deliver both push-in and pull-out support based on student needs and intervention plans. Administer reading assessments, screeners, and progress-monitoring tools. Develop targeted intervention plans addressing: Phonemic awareness Phonics and decoding Fluency Vocabulary Reading comprehension Written language skills Collaborate closely with class teachers, subject teachers, and Learning Support Team members. Participate in student support meetings and contribute to intervention planning. Maintain records of student progress and communicate growth with families and faculty as appropriate. Support classroom accommodations and differentiated instruction. Promote student confidence, resilience, and positive engagement with learning. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education, Reading, Special Education, Literacy, or related field. Experience providing literacy intervention for elementary and/or middle school students. Knowledge of structured literacy approaches and evidence-based reading instruction. Experience interpreting academic assessment data. Strong collaboration and communication skills. Commitment to supporting diverse learners. Preferred Qualifications Reading Specialist certification. Experience in Waldorf education or interest in Waldorf methods. Training in Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, Barton, SPIRE, or similar interventions. WI teaching license Compensation & Benefits Collaborative and supportive faculty culture Meaningful work supporting students and families Opportunity to work within a well-established Waldorf school community To Apply Please submit: Letter of Interest Resume Three Professional References Job Application found on our website Applications should be sent to: jobs@tamarackwaldorf.org For more information about Tamarack Waldorf School, visit: www.tamarackwaldorf.org Tamarack Waldorf School offers: Competitive compensation based on education and experience Professional development opportunities