Job Description
Elementary Intervention Teacher
The Elementary Intervention Teacher is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering targeted Reading and Math interventions to students through both push-in and pull-out instructional models. The position collaborates with classroom teachers, special education staff, instructional coaches, and administrators to identify student needs, implement evidence-based interventions, monitor student progress, and adjust instruction to improve academic achievement. The Intervention Teacher also provides leadership and oversight for a team of intervention paraprofessionals, ensuring the effective and consistent implementation of intervention services across the elementary school.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and deliver evidence-based Reading and Math interventions for students requiring supplemental academic support.
- Provide instruction through push-in and pull-out service models based on student needs and established intervention plans.
- Utilize assessment data, progress monitoring tools, and diagnostic measures to identify student needs, develop intervention plans, and evaluate student growth.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education teachers, administrators, and other support staff to coordinate interventions and ensure alignment with grade-level instruction.
- Participate in MTSS/RTI meetings, problem-solving teams, and data review meetings to support instructional decision-making.
- Maintain accurate records of student participation, intervention services, assessment results, and progress monitoring data.
- Assist in developing intervention schedules that maximize instructional time and efficiently utilize staff resources.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to intervention paraprofessionals, including assigning responsibilities, modeling instructional strategies, monitoring implementation, and providing ongoing coaching and support.
- Monitor the fidelity and effectiveness of intervention programs and instructional practices.
- Communicate student progress and intervention outcomes with teachers, administrators, and families as appropriate.
- Support the implementation of district curriculum, intervention programs, and assessment initiatives.
- Participate in professional development activities and remain current on research-based instructional practices in literacy and mathematics intervention.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or district administrator.
Qualifications
- Valid state teaching license with elementary certification.
- Reading and/or Mathematics intervention experience preferred.
- Training or experience in MTSS/RTI frameworks and evidence-based intervention practices preferred.
- Experience analyzing student assessment data to inform instruction.
- Experience supervising, coordinating, or leading instructional support staff preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of elementary literacy and mathematics instructional practices and intervention strategies.
- Knowledge of MTSS/RTI processes, progress monitoring, and data-based decision making.
- Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, staff, families, and administrators.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and support intervention paraprofessionals in implementing effective instructional practices.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with district policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary educational team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move throughout the school building and between classrooms.
- Ability to supervise students in classroom and small-group settings.
- Ability to lift and carry instructional materials and equipment as needed.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reports To
Building Principal or Designee
Questions?
Reach out to Brandon Doub, Principal, via email at doubb@frankfort.k12.in.us