JOB TITLE: Intervention Teacher
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
REPORT TO: Junior High School Principal
COMPENSATION PLAN: LISD Teacher Pay Scale
POSITION: Full-Time
Primary Purpose:
To develop and promote ways in which the district's curriculum objectives and students performance goals may be better achieved through evaluation of instruction, teacher training, and curriculum developments in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree preferred
Vaild Texas teaching certificate, with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Must have a documented tract record of consistent and significant gains in student academic achievement with low
performing subgroups for each of the past two years
Must be able to plan and deliver individualized remediation in reading and mathematics
Knowledge of subjects assigned
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Spanish speaking preferred
Experience:
Prefer a minimum of three years successful classroom teaching experience.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Program Management:
- Assist in providing direction to the faculty and staff in the effective interpretation, implementation or use of the district’s reading and math curriculum including training activities.
- Provide assistance to the faculty and staff in developing and/or use of teaching strategies to implement new reading and math curriculum.
- Analyze student achievement and teaching methods in the content areas.
- Plan and present training sessions to help raise level of instructional performance to increase student achievement as directed by supervisor.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, principals, curriculum director, and others on content problems to find solutions to meet student/district needs.
- Serve as a consultant in the selection of instructional supplies, equipment, and books.
- Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments in curriculum at the state and national level.
- Compile, maintain, and analyze reports, records, and other documents required on student achievement.
- Comply with policies established by state and federal law, State Board of Education Rule, and the local board policy in the area of curriculum and instruction.
Curriculum/Research
- Take a leadership role in revising the curriculum content to include the immersion of technology and development and maintaining curriculum guides and documents.
- Keep apprised of major technology research base studies in reading and math, and inform teachers of the developments affecting them.
- Confer with teachers, principals, and curriculum director on content/technical concerns.
- Consult with teacher, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
School/Organizational Climate
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with peers and supervisors.
- Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
- Provide for positive, effective two-day communication with supervisors, staff, district employees, medical, and community.
- Assess and respond to any needs related to job responsibilities.
- Assist in continuing evaluation of the instructional assigned program and implement changes based on the findings as directed.
School/Organizational Improvement
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the instructional assigned program and recommend changes based on the findings.
Professional Growth and Development
- Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
School/Community Relations
- Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of technology to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
- Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
- Work to complete any other special assignments, projects, or duties assigned by supervisor.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); coordinate district support function; maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environment Factors:
Working with computers, working in various school settings, flexible schedule, self-directed.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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