TEACHER, INTERVENTION

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

About The Position

Provides direct instruction to small groups of students at the strategic level of intervention in order to supplement core instruction. Notice to Applicants: This vacancy is at a school designated as an “Innovation School.” For more information, please contact the school and/or DCTA.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
Three (3+) plus years experience working in a public school setting
Three (3+) plus years experience and record of success in increasing student achievement
Three (3+) plus years experience or training in evidence-based interventions
Proficiency with Google products including docs, sheets, slides and gmail
Ability to manage classroom and student behavior
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines
The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
Ability to work effectively as member of multi-disciplinary team
Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to acquire skills in new content and instructional methodology based on current research
Knowledge of the significance of continuous progress monitoring of the effectiveness of interventions and how to use data for making instructional decisions and changes
Demonstrates respect for children, teenagers, and adults
Ability to travel to sites throughout the District
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferred and may be required for some positions

Responsibilities

Works with students of diverse backgrounds and those who struggle with academic and motivation issues; provides explicit and systematic instruction to improve students’ specific skills, strategies, and concept development
Assists in screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments
Assists in analyzing student data to determine student profile of needs and make instructional placement and instructional focus decisions
Collaborates and consults with classroom teachers, special education staff, and other specialists with a problem-solving approach to implement the most effective instructional plan for students
Develops schedules and flexible groupings of homogeneous skills based on updated student performance data
Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy
Observes, evaluates, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health; prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators
Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; establishes and communicates to students clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; and instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods
Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.