Elementary School Intervention Teacher

KIPP•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Elementary School Intervention Teacher supports educational programming for students with disabilities in alignment with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and provides intervention services to students through the Response to Intervention (RTI) process. The role involves assessing student work, tracking achievement data, and working with classroom teachers and other staff to adapt instruction and support students’ participation in regular class assignments. The teacher collaborates with parents, teachers, the Director of Student Services, and licensed Intervention Specialists to address students’ educational, social, and personal needs; support documentation and progress monitoring; and complete required reporting in accordance with state and local policies. The role also includes building authentic family partnerships and creating a positive, joyful classroom climate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Possession of, or ability to obtain before employment, an Ohio Substitute Teaching License with the Education Degree Unlimited designation.
At least one year of lead teaching experience.
Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.
Ability to persevere with optimism, strong problem-solving skills, and a desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community.
Willingness and commitment to go above and beyond to prove what is possible with students.
Ability to multitask and work in an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment while driving toward clarity and solutions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Extreme flexibility, a strong work ethic, and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities.
Ability to model KIPP Columbus values: Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of educational programming for students with disabilities in alignment with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Provide intervention services to students through participation in the Response to Intervention (RTI) process.
Regularly assess student work and track student achievement data to improve academic performance.
Work cooperatively with lead classroom teachers and other staff to interpret students’ abilities and disabilities, assist with classroom intervention strategies, modify general education curricula as necessary, and help students with regular class assignments.
Collaborate regularly with parents and teachers regarding students’ educational, social, and personal needs.
Work with the Director of Student Services and licensed Intervention Specialists on student documentation, progress monitoring, and required reporting in accordance with state and local policies and procedures.
Build authentic relationships with families to support students’ academic success.
Use effective strategies to create a positive and joyful classroom climate.