Federal Funded Reading or Math Interventionist @ Youngblood Intermediate

Federal Funded Reading or Math Interventionist @ Youngblood Intermediate

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Primary

Purpose:

To provide small group instruction for students who are at-risk in reading and math.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university
• Texas certification standards required for assignment as set by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
• ESL Certification preferred or ESL Certification required, for full time employees, within two (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in 2010-11 school year
• Excellent T‑TESS or alternative evaluation scores

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Effective communication skills
• Strong content knowledge of the grade level curriculum to work in
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships among colleagues
• Ability to multi‑task complex administrative activities

Experience:

• Three (3) years’ traditional public classroom teaching experience or equivalent

Program Management

• Serve as an added tier of intervention for students who are struggling in their classes.
• Work closely with district staff to train campus teachers on intervention strategies to use with struggling students and to provide follow‑up at the campus level.
• Provide a climate of high expectations for staff and students.
• Evaluate current school intervention efforts in light of what the research establishes as effective practices for struggling students and identifies which practices need to be added and/or revised.
• Attend district‑level meetings held throughout the school year to coordinate efforts across the district.
• Attend campus‑level meetings as specified by the campus principal.
• Model appropriate intervention strategies and assist teachers in providing differentiated instruction in the classroom.
• Monitor student performance on local and state assessments and assist in the development and refinement of tools, processes, and procedures to enhance student performance.
• Coordinate and collaborate with teachers to analyze campus data and to plan for focused interventions for students who are struggling.
• Collect and submit data on student progress, monthly, or as requested by administrator(s).
• Collect data on instructional practices, strategies, and skills to provide effective feedback and coaching.
• Provide interventions for students who are not successful on district assessments.
• Attend staff development designed to enhance delivery of services.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

None

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Teachers and the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T‑TESS).

Tools/Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture : Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion : Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting : Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds);
May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment : May work prolonged or irregular hours; possible district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Probationary contract –187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district.

Minimum teacher salary is $66,500 (base $64,100 + $2,400 Teacher Retention Allotment  (TRA) Stipend)

Salary is based on 187 days. If working less than 187 days, the salary will be less.

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