.8 Academic Interventionist - Title I (Windsor)

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as an Academic Interventionist. This position will start in August 2026. Any elementary endorsed applicant (K-6) is encouraged to apply. Please note that this position is NOT full-time, however, it is eligible for benefits. This position is funded through Title I. TITLE: Academic Interventionist (Title I) - Windsor Elementary POSITION TYPE: TEACHER HIRING SPECIFICATIONS: : Valid Iowa teaching license with a K-6 classroom Desired: Previous teaching experience. Experience in an urban school setting. K-8 Math Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities : Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods. Effective communication skills both oral and written. BASIC FUNCTION: The academic interventionist serves students in a Title I Schoolwide program with targeted reasons for at risk students for tiered support within the school's MTSS. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coordinate and provide strategic supplemental academic instruction to meet the individual needs of students. Identify students in need of supplemental interventions to support core instruction. Collaborate with classroom teachers, administration, and families to identify best practices for individual and small groups of students. Plan and teach interventions based on the learning needs of students using high quality materials based in research. Monitor student learning daily. Use multiple data points to guide group and individualized instruction. Ensure intervention sequence aligns with classroom instruction and building MTSS. Document interventions in Panorama Students success and record monitoring data there. Participate in professional learning communities, literacy and math training for staff, and ongoing professional development opportunities for Interventionists. Assist in the planning and implementation of building professional development. Communicate with families on a regular basis. Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards. ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position): Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Valid Iowa teaching license with a K-6 classroom
Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods.
Effective communication skills both oral and written.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience.
Experience in an urban school setting.
K-8 Math Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide strategic supplemental academic instruction to meet the individual needs of students.
Identify students in need of supplemental interventions to support core instruction.
Collaborate with classroom teachers, administration, and families to identify best practices for individual and small groups of students.
Plan and teach interventions based on the learning needs of students using high quality materials based in research.
Monitor student learning daily.
Use multiple data points to guide group and individualized instruction.
Ensure intervention sequence aligns with classroom instruction and building MTSS.
Document interventions in Panorama Students success and record monitoring data there.
Participate in professional learning communities, literacy and math training for staff, and ongoing professional development opportunities for Interventionists.
Assist in the planning and implementation of building professional development.
Communicate with families on a regular basis.
Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.
Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Assist with other duties as may be assigned.