Title I Intervention Specialist (26-27 SY) - Davis MS

Irving ISD•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The campus Title I Intervention Specialist serves as part of the school’s leadership team, providing specialized instruction to identified struggling students receiving services through the response to intervention process. This role involves monitoring student progress through quantitative and qualitative measures and participating in Student Success Plan (SSP) meetings to provide recommendations regarding adjustments to student instructional plans. In addition to providing support for PreK-8 struggling students in a small group or individual setting, the specialist will provide professional development and guidance for teachers to improve their knowledge of differentiating instructional strategies and monitoring/adjusting said practices to appropriately measure student progress in the classroom. This is a grant-funded position with no guarantee of continued employment beyond the availability of grant funds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Texas teacher’s certification
3 years of classroom experience as a teacher
Knowledge of Texas Assessment Program, district curriculum, and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrate deep knowledge of the RtI process and district documentation process
Demonstrate a deep knowledge of intervention techniques and programs to accelerate the development of early literacy skills
Ability to use the computer proficiently for word processing, development of presentations and record keeping
Ability to work collaboratively
Ability to model instructional techniques/strategies
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Reading and/or Math Specialist certification, preferred
Valid Texas Bilingual/ESL – Spanish Certificate/Endorsement, preferred

Responsibilities

Provide daily focused instruction in small group math or literacy settings in a push-in model for struggling students.
Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining progress monitoring records and anecdotal information as required by the SSP committee to effectively measure student progress while participating in given interventions.
Use a variety of assessments and monitoring tools to help diagnose and prescribe individual students needs as well as monitor the progress of individual students daily and throughout the year.
Participate in purposeful planning with teachers in specified PLC’s and grade level meetings to assist teachers in identifying and serving students in need of intervention.
Participate in all required interventionist Specialist professional developments and district level meetings.
Acquire the knowledge, skills, technology skills, and instructional intervention strategies necessary to effectively impact student achievement.
Work collaboratively with the Curriculum and Instruction Coordinators and Title I Academic Specialists.
Meet regularly with the school administration to keep them abreast of student progress.
Actively pursue opportunities for life-long learning and professional growth.
Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies.
Perform other duties related to the improvement of student achievement as determined by the principal.