Interventionist Teacher - IDEA Eastside Academy (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The IDEA Interventionist Teacher plays a crucial role in supporting students who have identified academic gaps in Reading and/or Math. The primary mission is to close these gaps by two years within a single school year, ensuring students are prepared for IDEA’s AP for All initiative. This role utilizes a systematic approach to academic intervention, providing intensive assistance to students at risk of or already underperforming compared to grade-level standards. Key methods include universal screening, Direct Instruction intervention, frequent progress monitoring, and increasingly intensive research-based instruction.

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).
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.

Nice To Haves

State certification preferred but not required.

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 in order to coordinate the support they are providing to 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 each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis.
Effective facilitation and personal use of 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 to 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 in which they identify.
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.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars.

Benefits

Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for 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 available at no cost.
Dental and vision plans
Disability
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Flexible spending account options
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
403(b) plan
Relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.