Intervention Specialist (SY 26-27)

Mission Statement

Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life‑long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.

Primary Purpose

The Intervention Specialist provides intervention and/or classroom supports for students that are designated as Emergent Bilinguals by the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) to increase their language proficiency. Multilingual Intervention Specialists work closely with the Emergent Bilingual's classroom teacher to provide support in the classroom and pull select Emergent Bilinguals for additional small‑group intervention. Staff document all interventions provided to scholars, in addition to fostering a multilingual community amongst the campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small‑group instruction using MLP curriculum and materials to meet the needs of Emergent Bilinguals.
• Assess, analyze, and respond to the needs of EBs by selecting appropriate materials and implementing appropriate programs.
• Enter classrooms to support language acquisition for Emergent Bilingual scholars.
• Instruct students in basic English language foundational skills and primary language to facilitate academic success, supporting them as needed daily.
• Ensure EB students have appropriate curriculum accommodations, acceleration, resources, etc.; collaborate with teachers to accomplish language proficiency goals.
• Implement ongoing assessment of EB scholars and adapt instruction based on results.
• Meet regularly with parents, classroom teachers, and administration to provide updates on scholar performance.
• Attend all Multilingual Programs trainings and collaboration days.
• Attend or assist with LPAC meetings, participate in parent conferences and staff meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with all staff in a school and support ongoing staff development and leadership.
• Serve as a consultant for referrals to other programs such as Title 1, Special Education, SST, and others to ensure appropriate representation of EB students.
• Prepare classroom/intervention space to enhance learning and support physical, social, and emotional development.
• Support student behavior in agreement with the scholar code of character.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities by taking necessary and reasonable measures.
• Maintain ESL materials for Emergent Bilinguals only.
• Provide input on Tier I book, equipment, and material selection to support language development in the classroom.
• Support the EB identification process led by the Multilingual Compliance Coordinator, including review of student information and testing.
• Gather, manage, and digitally report records and other documents required by Chapter 89.
• Abide by all policies established by federal and state law that apply to charter schools and ESL/bilingual programming.
• Support teachers in obtaining their ESL certification.

Competencies

• Self‑motivated team player.
• Ability to proactively manage multiple, critical deadlines.
• Adapt quickly and confidently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and resourceful.
• Continuous learner; seeks out new information, knowledge, and skills.
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and logistics skills; can envision a project's holistic steps and sequence activities to streamline implementation.
• Process‑oriented with experience in process flow development.
• Strong reporting and documentation abilities.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to and is managed by the specified campus administration. It falls under the Multilingual department, with approximately 90 % of duties spent directly on instructional support of Emergent Bilinguals. The Multilingual team provides resources and training throughout the year, including Coordinators of Emergent Bilinguals and CMO Multilingual management staff.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years teaching experience in a subject area.
• Certification: Valid Texas Teacher Certification with endorsement in ESL or bilingual education for dual‑language campuses.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong communication skills – ability to read, analyze, and apply common‑sense understanding; convey instructions in written or oral form; set priorities; interact with personnel, students, and parents.
  • Bilingualism preferred in the language most represented by students (Spanish at most schools); Spanish speaking required for dual‑language campuses.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic office equipment; ability to learn additional software as needed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Physical demands include regularly sitting and using wrists, hands, and fingers; occasional standing, walking, climbing, or balancing; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, depth perception, and focus adjustment. The role involves extended periods at a desk and computer screen.

The work environment includes travel to the assigned campus and occasional additional travel for professional development. Employees work in proximity to other staff and students, experience frequent interruptions, moderate to high noise levels, and may work outdoors to support campus duties.

Other Requirements

• Criminal records check, pre‑hire and annually thereafter, if applicable.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.

Compensation

Starting Salary: $63,000