Reading Interventionist-SST Discovery at School of Science & Technology

San Antonio, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

84000.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reading Intervention, Math Intervention, Classroom Management, Direct Instruction, Progress Monitoring, Curriculum Implementation, Student Assessment, Educational Technology, Interpersonal Communication, Lesson Planning, Behavior Management, Differentiated Instruction

Industry

Education

Description

Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department Position: Interventionist Teacher Department/Campus: Campus Reports to Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Grade Teacher Pay Scale [https://www.sstschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1685932&type=d&pREC_ID=2239727] Job Type Full-Time Work Hours Normal Work hours (193 days) JOB ROLES: The 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. The interventionist plays a crucial part in ensuring that all students are prepared to successfully participate in SST’s rigorous instruction & STEM for all initiative. This is an approach to academic intervention used to provide systematic, and appropriately intensive assistance to children who are at risk for or already underperforming as compared to appropriate grade- or age-level standards. Intervention teachers will use universal screening, Direct Instruction intervention, frequent progress monitoring, and increasingly intensive research-based instruction and interventions for students who continue to have difficulty. QUALIFICATIONS: * High level of content-area proficiency in Math and/or ELA as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work-experience * Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required * Experience: Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred * Licenses or Certifications: State certification preferred but not required KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: * Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass an SST 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 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Teach Critical Student Intervention (CSI) small groups consisting of students 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 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 PLTW/Honors/AP 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 * Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify. * 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 * Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Light Work: may require occasional light lifting. * Position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location. * Moderate travel is required.

Responsibilities

The Interventionist Teacher provides intensive, research-based instruction to small groups of students to close academic gaps in reading and math. They are responsible for tracking student progress through assessments and collaborating with general education teachers to support at-risk learners.