Interventionist K-5; Term), Roberts Academy
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, School Counselor
Interventionist (K-5 Teacher), Roberts Academy at Vanderbilt University
Job Description
The Interventionist provides direct supervision of and instruction to elementary school students. Interventionists will primarily deliver instruction to students in small groups in reading and math, implementing the curricula and programs of the school. Additionally, some instruction may be delivered to a whole class (up to 12 students). Interventionists will be responsible for assessing student performance, making data-informed decisions about instruction, and contributing to/writing student goals and reports.
Interventionists work closely with fellow interventionists and teachers and the school administration to provide instruction and support to all students of the Academy.
Interventionists are hired to one-year terms for their first year of employment at Roberts Academy. After the first year, those who continue employment move to ongoing positions rather than term-based appointments.
About the Work UnitRoberts Academy is an elementary school for students with dyslexia. In the school year, the Academy will enroll students in 3rd – 5th grade.
The Roberts Academy’s instructional approach follows the principles of intensive intervention for students with dyslexia who have the most persistent academic needs. Students at Roberts Academy receive individualized, evidence-based instruction that seeks to leverage their unique strengths and interests while intentionally targeting their greatest areas of need. While specifically a school for students with dyslexia, Roberts Academy offers a comprehensive program and learning environment that provides students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to transition to a variety of school settings.
Dutiesand Responsibilities
- Completes educational assessments using measures appropriate for the student.
- Uses approved assessment tools to collect information regarding current levels of performance for all children in the classroom.
- Uses data from ongoing data collection to inform instruction for individual children and classroom planning and makes necessary changes when appropriate. Informs and monitors these changes with the classroom team.
- Provides communication from school to home including daily notes, monthly classroom newsletters, and school-wide updates.
- Interacts with parents in a friendly, professional manner.
- Conducts conferences with parents, communicating goals, current levels of performance, and progress toward goals.
- Attends and participates in required professional development.
- Seeks external professional development opportunities, including participation in professional organizations as members and event attendees.
- All Roberts Academy teachers and interventionists will become certified by the Center for Effective Reading Instruction as Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialists. Teachers and interventionists will complete the courses, training, and practica required.
- Follows guidelines and policies of RA and Vanderbilt University.
- Upholds student and family confidentiality.
- Interacts with students, parents, other staff, outside professionals, volunteers, and administration professionally.
- Upholds the RA Mission.
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