K-4 CPS SOARS! Summer Literacy Coach/Interventionist

Cambridge Public Schools

Cambridge, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Coaching, Literacy, Logistics, Mathematics, Program Planning, Quality Metrics, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Cambridge, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description of Service Opportunity

The CPS SOARS program is a four week summer learning experience for current grade K-4 students with demonstrated academic need. Each classroom will have one teacher, one paraprofessional, and up to 15 students.

The SOARS Instructional Coach/Literacy Interventionist serves as an instructional leader within the CPS Summer Program, supporting both teacher practice and student learning in literacy. This role includes observing and coaching summer educators facilitating the effective implementation of the LitCamp curriculum aligned with CKLA and providing targeted small-group intervention using mCLASS Intervention for students requiring additional support.

The Instructional Coach/Literacy Interventionist is responsible for ensuring high-quality standards-aligned instruction using data to inform both coaching and intervention and supporting equitable access to rigorous mathematics learning for all students.

Key Responsibilities

  • Observe literacy instruction and provide actionable feedback
  • Collaborate with teachers to strengthen practice aligned to CKLA and LitCamp curricula
  • Provide targeted small-group intervention using mCLASS intervention based on assessment data and student need
  • Set goals, monitor progress, and document interventions in Branching Minds
  • Partner with teachers to ensure alignment between core instruction and intervention

Program Logistics

Dates

  • May 1 - June 30, 2025: 30 hours of program planning, curriculum alignment, and orientation
  • Specific dates communicated with job offer
  • July 6 - 31, 2026: CPS SOARS Program

Time

  • 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. teacher work day
  • July: Note there are opportunities for staff interested in additional hours to facilitate enrichment activities in the afternoon.

Locations

  • Morse Elementary School

Minimum Requirements The CPS SOARS Literacy Coach/Interventionist must have the ability to support educators and teach students with a range of learning needs in multi-age classrooms. MA DESE licensure in Early Childhood (preK-2), Elementary (1-6), and/or Moderate Disabilities (preK-8) required. Priority will be given to regularly appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District.

Length of Contract

  • May 1 - August 1, 2026
  • May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026

Contract Amount

  • Not exceed $5,750.00

Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours.

About the Company

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Cambridge Public Schools