Interventionist Teacher - IDEA Hardy College Prep (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The IDEA Interventionist Teacher's primary 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, with the goal of closing these gaps within one school year. This role is critical in preparing students for IDEA’s AP for All initiative. The interventionist will employ a systematic approach, including universal screening, Direct Instruction, frequent progress monitoring, and increasingly intensive research-based interventions for students facing persistent difficulties. This position is grant-funded through Title I Part A, and while funding may be extended, there is no guarantee of ongoing employment beyond the grant period. All duties are directly aligned with the grant's allowable activities.

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.
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.
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 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.
Collaborate 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 aligned with campus-wide initiatives, fostering student character and community.
Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that promotes a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
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 per week at school.
Perform additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school as needed.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $64,000.
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.
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 per 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.