2026/2027 Intervention Teacher for Literacy, Park Elementary School, 0.5 FTE

Durango School District 9-R•Durango, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Durango School District is accepting applications for a part-time Reading and Writing Interventionist, to join the team at Park Elementary School in the 2026/2027 school year, .5 FTE (20 hours/week). Colorado Teaching License required, with the ability to support students in elementary level literacy. Begins August 17, 2026. SUMMARY: Assist Teachers in developing and delivering interventions to students who need additional support in a variety of academic content areas to include English, Math, Science and Social Studies. In collaboration with the teachers, plan and deliver interventions and specialized instruction. Supervise assigned students and maintain a positive learning environment. Responsible for actively monitoring student goals. Work with core teachers to provide direct and indirect support and adapt instruction to meet the individual learning needs of all students resulting in an increased probability of advancing their achievement. Maintain positive inter-personal relationships with students, parents, staff and community members.

Requirements

Colorado Teaching License required
Ability to support students in elementary level literacy
Bachelor's degree of related subject from accredited university
Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to develop and implement appropriate progress monitoring tools to assess student progress toward goals.
Strong decision making, analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to work with students with diverse needs at various levels.
Ability to develop and implement accommodations and modifications that facilitate student mastery of the Colorado ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to promote and follow Board and District policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred but may not be necessary for hiring.

Responsibilities

Work with the classroom Teachers to help develop and implement interventions for students who need additional support in core academic areas.
Assist in monitoring the goals and outcomes for students and maintain communication with families regarding student progress.
Utilize effective teaching practices to teach the adopted curricula for assigned grades and subjects so that students attain adopted grade/course expectations and standards.
Modify and tailor the curriculum as necessary to address individual student differences, learning styles, and student abilities.
Develop lesson plans and instruct with adopted materials.
Utilize supplemental classroom materials, media, and teaching appropriate for assigned levels and subjects.
Utilize formative and summative assessments to assess the learning, achievement, and performance of each student and report the results as required by District Policy and school procedures.
Model, promote, and as situations arise, take the opportunity to provide instruction related to character education including citizenship and responsible behavior (respect for self, other and property), bullying prevention, conflict resolution skills, and responsible work habits and ethics.
Implement student IEP’s, 504 Plans, and Behavior Support Plans as outlined.
Attend meetings pertaining to student IEP’s and 504’s as requested.
Provide updates on student performance to case managers as requested.
Provide safety instruction for students when the subject, activities, chemicals, product, tools and/or equipment pose possible harm or injury to students including use of personal protective devices (protective eye devices, safe clothing) and assure that students adhere to safety requirements.
Maintain an orderly, positive learning environment free from disruptive behavior by implementing proactive classroom management strategies and enforcing the Student Conduct Code.
Supervise students to minimize any possibility of violent behavior and to minimize potential accidents.
Maintain an ongoing relationship with families for the purposes of sharing information regarding the student's educational program and assisting the family in cooperatively improving the student's home and school relationship.
Develops and promotes good relations among the school community: parents, staff, administration and other community members.
When determined necessary, work with the IEP Team to assist with the development of behavior support plans, health plans, safety plans, and/or crisis plans.
Be familiar with and abide by all applicable Federal and Colorado laws and regulations; Board of Education policies and District Regulations, as amended from time to time; school procedures that relate to employment with the District.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assure the safety and welfare of students including necessary actions to ensure that students are supervised at all times.
Demonstrate faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work.
Submit required reports promptly at the times specified.
Demonstrate care of and protection of School District property
Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.
Use the District’s internet and E-mail system as specified in Policy.
Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or their designees.