Job Details

 Elementary Reading Interventionist

The following position is being posted for the 2026-2027 school year ONLY.

Location: Meridian Elementary School

STARTING DATE: August 19, 2026 following School Calendar 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal 

RATE OF PAY: Per Master Agreement between the Meridian Public Schools Board of 
Education and the Meridian Education Association 

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have appropriate Elementary Teaching Certification. Elementary K-8, all subjects (ZC); General Elementary K-6 (ZE); Elementary K-5, all subjects (ZG); or Lower Elementary PK-3 (ZO) are preferred.  Also accepted are Elementary and K-12 Special Education Certification. Applicants must meet HQ requirements of No Child Left Behind Endorsement.  

Position Purpose 
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc

JOB SUMMARY:  Teachers are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate 
instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and 
fulfill their academic potential. Meridian Public Schools teachers are committed and focused to 
student centered learning. 

DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Meridian Public Schools, in partnership with 
parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the 
highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing 
organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

1. Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area
2. Knowledge of relevant technology
3. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
4. Verbal and written communication skills
5. Decision making skills
6. Organization and planning skills
7. Ability to tolerate high levels of stress
8. Ability to be flexible and adaptive
9. Ability to take initiative
10. Ability to record and report daily written records
11. Ability to pay attention to detail
12. Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals
13. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff
14. Ability to work independently
15. Ability to learn new tasks quickly
16. Ability to develop a positive rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community
17. The capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the
18. individual needs of students
19. The willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support
20. Prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change
21. Commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation
22. The competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions
23. The skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network
24. The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence
25. The ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders
26. The willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while:
    1. participating in ongoing instructional specific conversations
    2. collaboratively creating and executing clear, logical instructional plans
    3. coordinating instruction within and across grade levels
    4. trying out new ideas for improving student learning

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution
2. Meet professional teacher education requirements of School, District, and State
3. State certification including applicable endorsements required for a specific subject/area
4. Relevant teaching experience 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must 
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable 
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential 
functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk. 
The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward with 
hands and arms. Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with 
limited opportunity for breaks.  Average memory is needed, considering the amount of time and type 
of information. A moderate level of complexity for decision making and average time pressure of 
decision making. 

The employee must have the ability to move/lift up to 25 pounds.  Occasionally the employee will lift 
and/or move up to 40 lbs. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and desks. 
Specific vision abilities required by the job includes close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth 
perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of 
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable 
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential 
functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally 
work outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Meridian Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is our policy not to discriminate on the 
basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack 
of English language speaking skills, in its programs.