Interventionist Teacher - IDEA Parmer Park Academy (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The IDEA Interventionist Teacher's mission is to provide targeted intervention to small groups of students who have significant academic gaps (2 or more years) in Reading and/or Math. The goal is to close these gaps within one school year, ensuring students are prepared for IDEA’s AP for All initiative. This role utilizes a systematic and intensive approach, including universal screening, Direct Instruction, frequent progress monitoring, and research-based interventions for students who are at risk or underperforming.

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
Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Has a propensity for action, willing 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

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
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 student 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 student 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
a 403(b) plan
relocation allowance