Interventionist Teacher - IDEA Hardy College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The IDEA Interventionist Teacher's mission is to provide targeted intervention to small groups of students with identified academic gaps in Reading and/or Math, aiming to close these gaps by two years within a single school year. This role is crucial for preparing students to participate in IDEA’s AP for All initiative. The interventionist will utilize a systematic approach including universal screening, Direct Instruction, frequent progress monitoring, and intensive research-based interventions for students who are struggling. This position is grant-funded through Title I Part A, with potential for extension, but without guarantee of ongoing employment. All duties are directly tied to allowable activities within the grant program.

Requirements

High level of content-area proficiency in Math and/or ELA as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
State certification preferred but not required.
Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass an IDEA 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 multitude of situations in the school environment.
Belief and commitment to the mission that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and willingness to be held accountable for them.
Propensity for action, willingness to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly.
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization.
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes.
High level of conduct, professionalism, and behaviors as models for colleagues and students.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K-12 classroom setting

Responsibilities

Teach Critical Student Intervention (CSI) instruction utilizing on model programming for small groups consisting of students in 3rd-8th grade that are academically at risk in reading and/or math to include students in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
Teach district-approved research-based intervention to small groups consisting of students in Kinder-2nd grade (dependent on campus assignment) that are academically at risk in reading and/or math to include students in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
Teach district-approved research-based intervention to small groups consisting of students that are in 9th-12th grade (dependent on campus assignment) academically at risk to graduate to include students in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
Work closely with general education teachers to coordinate support for students requiring intervention.
Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Learn, master, and deliver relevant content and grade-level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Implement formal and informal assessments to track individual student progress and learning needs, adjusting lesson plans accordingly and updating the gradebook weekly.
Communicate student progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
Effectively facilitate and personally use technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities they identify with.
Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all 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.
Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
Perform additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on the needs of scholars.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $64,000.
Eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan.
Subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year (subject to manager discretion and budget availability).
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Potential relocation allowance to defray moving costs.