Literacy Interventionist

Job Overview

Job Title: INTERVENTION TEACHER |
Classification: Full-Time, Salary Exempt |
Reports To: Crew Culture Leader or Principal

Summary:

To provide targeted, data-informed intervention instruction that accelerates student learning and closes academic gaps in math and English language arts. The Intervention Teacher (Lead Teacher) designs and delivers high-quality lessons, collaborates with a supporting teacher, and fosters a positive and inclusive environment. This role is essential in supporting AXL Academy's academic achievement goals and ensuring equitable access to learning for all students.

• Design and implement standards-aligned lessons based on current student data.
• Share lesson plans and instructional materials with the supporting teacher at least one week in advance.
• Facilitate whole group, small group, and individualized instruction that engages and challenges learners.
• Coordinate lesson flow, classroom expectations, and routines in alignment with the supporting teacher.
• Utilize technology and diverse instructional tools to differentiate learning and support diverse learners.
• Actively collaborate with the supporting teacher to co-plan, reflect, and adjust instruction based on student needs.
• Participate in scheduled PLCs and designated planning times to ensure instructional alignment and shared accountability.
• Communicate respectfully and directly with colleagues, following AXL's collaboration and conflict resolution protocols.
• Seek feedback and support from Crew Culture Leaders or supervisors when alignment or clarity is needed.
• Attend professional development sessions and contribute to the instructional culture of the school.
• Create and maintain a focused, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Proactively manage student behavior, including phone usage, in accordance with AXL's school-wide expectations.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students to promote belonging, motivation, and effort.
• Provide timely and specific feedback to scholars and adjust instruction based on observed progress.
• Monitor and document student progress using ongoing formative assessments, screeners, and benchmarks.
• Maintain accurate records and share data with grade-level teams, administrators, and families as appropriate.
• Use data to inform flexible groupings, targeted supports, and instructional next steps.
• Communicate regularly with families and general education teachers about academic progress and intervention goals.
• Foster meaningful scholar-teacher relationships that support engagement and learning.
• Collaborate actively with colleagues and support alignment across classrooms and content areas.
• Support scholars in developing confidence, persistence, and academic ownership.
• Design learning experiences that remove barriers and promote equitable growth.
• Use evidence-based strategies and data to accelerate learning and close gaps.
• Track student progress toward clearly defined academic goals and adapt instruction accordingly.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Valid Colorado teaching license or eligibility in a core content area or intervention field
• Experience supporting students with diverse academic needs
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• CLDE certification (required for all teachers hired 2021–22 or later)

Preferred:

• Experience with targeted reading and math intervention strategies
• Familiarity with progress monitoring tools, screeners, and MTSS frameworks
• Background in Expeditionary Learning or project-based instruction
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and classroom equipment; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. This position may involve indoor and outdoor instructional duties.