Interventionist Teacher - IDEA Mesa Hills Academy (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•El Paso, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The IDEA Interventionist Teacher's role is to provide targeted support to small groups of students who have significant academic gaps (2 or more years) in Reading and/or Math. The primary goal is to close these gaps within one school year, ensuring students are prepared for IDEA's AP for All initiative. This approach involves systematic and intensive academic intervention for students at risk of or already underperforming. The interventionist will utilize universal screening, Direct Instruction, frequent progress monitoring, and research-based interventions. This is a grant-funded position (Title I Part A) with no guarantee of ongoing employment beyond the grant's duration. All duties are 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.
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.
Commitment to IDEA's mission that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and willingness to be held accountable.
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; 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 to achieve outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
State certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Teach Critical Student Intervention (CSI) instruction utilizing on model programming for small groups of students in 3rd-8th grade who are academically at risk in reading and/or math. This includes students in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
Teach district-approved research-based intervention to small groups of students in Kinder-2nd grade (dependent on campus assignment) who are academically at risk in reading and/or math, including students in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
Teach district-approved research-based intervention to small groups of students in 9th-12th grade (dependent on campus assignment) who are at risk of not graduating, including 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 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 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 aligned with campus-wide initiatives, developing students' character and sense of community.
Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect.
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 as needed.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $58,500.
Eligibility 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.
Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child (Paid Family Leave).
Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year (Tuition Reimbursement).
5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost (Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health).
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.