Interventionist Teacher - IDEA Rio Grande City College Prep (26-27)

About the role

The IDEA Interventionist Teacher intervenes with small groups of students who have identified gaps of 2 or more years in Reading and/or Math with the goal of closing that gap by 2 years in just one school year. This is a grant-funded position with no guarantee of ongoing and indefinite employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Critical Student Intervention (CSI) instruction utilizing on model programming for small groups consisting of students in 3rd-8th grade that are academically at risk in reading and/or math to include students in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language
• Teach district approved research-based intervention to small groups consisting of students in Kinder-2nd grade (dependent on campus assignment) that are academically at risk in reading and/or math to include student in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners
• Teach district approved research-based intervention to small groups consisting of students that are in 9th-12th grade (dependent on campus assignment) academically at risk to graduate to include student in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners
• Work closely with general education teachers in order to coordinate the support they are providing to students requiring intervention
• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
• Learn, master and deliver relevant content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives and texts
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
• Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions
• Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required)
• Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred)
• State certification preferred but not required

Skills

• High level of content-area proficiency in Math and/or ELA as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work-experience
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment

Benefits

• Compensation: Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $57,500. Various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. Additional performance-based compensation.
• Service Record Requirement: Candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers to validate professional experience and determine creditable years of service and compensation.
• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
• Other Benefits: Comprehensive benefits plan including paid family leave, tuition reimbursement, employer-paid mental/behavioral health, dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.