2025-2026 Program and Budget Handbook

instruction to build a growth mindset and self-efficacy for student's struggling in reading. • Supports schools in data analysis by using multiple benchmark measurements, such as assessments, diagnostic assessments, and progress monitoring data, to provide targeted instruction and intervention for students that supports growth along the continuum of literacy development. • Supports schools in leveraging online learning platforms and district data systems to implement multi-tiered systems reading/literacy for all students including English learners, Standard English learners, students with disabilities, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and gifted students. • Provides professional development at the assigned schools in implementing evidence-based instructional strategies that promote students’ ability to read of support (MTSS) that utilize highly effective differentiation strategies in

grade-level texts with fluency and comprehension.

• Supports community engagement and parent involvement through workshops and trainings Schools participating in categorically funded programs are subject to process evaluation and audit. The Interventionist whose assignment is funded in part by categorical programs is to be involved in that planning and assessment process. The Middle School Literacy Interventionist must have a valid Clear California teaching credential in English OR Clear base California teaching credential with authorizations which permits teaching in the subject area of English appropriate for the grade level span of the assignment: • Supplementary Authorization in English (requires 20 semester units of eligible coursework) • Introductory Subject Matter Authorization in English (requires 32 semester units of eligible coursework) • Limited Assignment Permit in English

If the schools decide to fund this position, the employee must follow the Literacy Interventionist Implementation Guide and participate in all district mandatory training and professional development to enhance the science of reading strategies to support foundational literacy. Job Job Title Budget Item Description Budget Item PS group Lv Subarea 19100706 ASMT,NONCLSRM,PREP MS INTERVENTIONIST 20790 27 10 BSXX INTERVENTIONIST DIFF 15266

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