Math Interventionist- SST Alamo

School of Science & Technology•San Antonio, TX

18h•$60,000 - $84,000

About The Position

The Interventionist Teacher works with small groups of students who have identified gaps of two or more years in Reading and/or Math, with the goal of closing those gaps by two years in one school year. The role supports students’ readiness to participate successfully in SST’s rigorous instruction and STEM for All initiative. It uses systematic, appropriately intensive assistance for students who are at risk of or already performing below grade- or age-level standards. Intervention teachers use universal screening, Direct Instruction intervention, frequent progress monitoring, and increasingly intensive research-based instruction and interventions for students who continue to have difficulty. The position is based at a campus, reports to the Principal, and follows normal work hours across 189 days. The role teaches Critical Student Intervention (CSI) groups and coordinates with general education teachers to support students’ academic needs. The teacher also plans and delivers instruction, monitors progress, communicates with students and families, supports classroom behavior and school culture, and participates in meetings, duties, tutoring, and professional learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
High proficiency in Math and/or ELA, evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and ability to pass an SST content assessment.
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a variety of situations in the school environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K–12 classroom setting is strongly preferred.
State certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Teach Critical Student Intervention (CSI) small groups of academically at-risk students in reading and/or math, including students in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learner programs.
Work closely with general education teachers to coordinate support for students requiring intervention.
Implement state learning standards and PLTW/Honors/AP curricula and assessments to meet academic expectations.
Learn, master, and deliver relevant content, grade-level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Use formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress to students and families weekly.
Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior-management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
Help develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
Host tutoring sessions as needed to meet students’ needs.
Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before- and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Take on additional responsibilities, which may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholars’ needs.