Interventionist Teacher - IDEA Lopez Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Odessa, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The IDEA Interventionist Teacher provides systematic, appropriately intensive academic support to small groups of students with identified reading and/or math gaps of two or more years. The goal is to close those gaps by two years within one school year and help students participate successfully in IDEA’s AP for All initiative. The role uses universal screening, Direct Instruction intervention, frequent progress monitoring, and increasingly intensive research-based instruction for students who continue to struggle. Students served may be in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, special education, or English Language Learner programs, with grade assignments dependent on campus needs. This is a Title I Part A grant-funded position. Employment is not guaranteed to continue indefinitely, although funding may be extended. The employee works solely on activities allowable under the grant and must complete a time and effort report. The role requires at least 40 hours at school per week and may include assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
High proficiency in Math and/or ELA, demonstrated through teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject 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 varied situations in the school environment.
Ability to work at least 40 hours at school per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K–12 classroom setting.
State certification.

Responsibilities

Teach Critical Student Intervention instruction using on-model programming to small groups in grades 3–8 who are academically at risk in reading and/or math.
Teach district-approved, research-based interventions to small groups in kindergarten through grade 2, depending on campus assignment.
Teach district-approved, research-based interventions to academically at-risk students in grades 9–12, depending on campus assignment, to support graduation.
Coordinate student support with general education teachers.
Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet academic expectations.
Learn 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 monitor individual student progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate student progress to students and families weekly.
Use technology for communication, instruction, student achievement, and work-related tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus initiatives, while developing students’ character and classroom community.
Help foster a productive and enthusiastic school-wide learning environment.
Build and maintain cooperative, respectful relationships with students and families.
Host tutoring sessions 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.
Participate in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Complete assigned additional duties, which may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $63,500 for zero years of experience.
Stipends of $500–$4,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
Eligible staff may receive up to eight weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition, with a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability and life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.