2026-27 Instructional Support and Intervention Facilitator - English 1&2

Role and Purpose

The salary for this position is partially paid with federal funds. This role is supplemental and therefore subject to federal funds.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification:
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Certified in the area assigned (ELAR or Math)
  • Teaching Certificate issued by the Texas Education Agency
  • ESL Certification is required
• Experience:
  • Minimum three years of classroom teaching experience with strong instructional skills, demonstrated through proven academic outcomes
  • Expertise in student intervention strategies

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to intervene with small groups of identified students around academic standards
• Deep content knowledge in ELAR or Math with an achievement and outcomes orientation
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and engage children
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software applications
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, plan effectively, and meet deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact and collaborate professionally with individuals at all levels
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service-oriented approach
• Flexibility to handle changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

• Student support (in collaboration with the classroom teacher, grade level instructional leader, and in a small group setting)
• Support student independence and learning with acceleration or extension support to help them achieve meets expectations in a learning lab
• Support the implementation of all classroom expectations for the classroom environment and instructional cycle
• Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual students' culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background
• Utilize materials and resources that support learning objectives and address students' varying learning styles and special needs
• Establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
• Aid in the development and implementation of student support plans
• Monitor and communicate the progress of identified students
• Support teachers with timely transitions, i.e., start and stop, and transition to and from intervention
• Support teachers with grading and organizing student work weekly
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance instructional strategies, differentiation, and assessment practices
• Support the implementation of curriculum plans aligned with state standards and district initiatives
• Collaborate with teachers to analyze student data and identify areas for instructional improvement
• Collaborate with teachers, instructional leaders, and support staff to align initiatives and support student success
• Stay updated on the latest educational trends, research, and best practices
• Support teachers in utilizing formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions
• Applies deep content and pedagogical knowledge to move students to grade-level proficiency
• Creates engaging, rigorous lesson plans
• Implements robust, outcome-based intervention plans that sequence and scaffold learning to maximize student access to grade-level standards
• Leverages the collective understandings of the multidisciplinary/MTSS team to increase student outcomes
• Uses data from student work, assessments, and observations to refine interventions and support

Other Duties

• Applies excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Communicates with principal, teachers, and staff about identified student needs and offers support as needed
• Communicates and models research-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance
• Maintains a continued awareness of current research and trends in curriculum
• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Foster a collaborative and supportive school culture by promoting open communication and teamwork
• Participates in school-wide initiatives, committees, and professional learning communities
• Supports classroom management and substitutes as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE SKILLS

• Personal computer, printer, fax machine, copier, scanner, and calculator
• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, etc.)
• Google Suite applications (Docs, G-Mail, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.
• Physical Demands: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping; motion: moderate walking; lifting: regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); environment: work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.