Intervention Teacher, St. Philip Apostle School, Addison, IL

Position Title:  FT Intervention Teacher

Location: St. Philip the Apostle School, Addison, IL

St. Philip the Apostle School in Addison, IL seeks an intervention/resource teacher whose primary duty is to ensure students have access to the resources necessary to attain maximum achievement. The teacher supports students both directly and indirectly with IEPs, ISPs, 504 plans and accommodation letters, acting as an advocate for the students and working with small groups for both push‑in and push‑out models in math and reading to support academic growth.

The ideal candidate believes all students can learn, is driven, takes initiative, and is well organized and detail‑oriented.

• Maintain a master list of students with academic and behavioral supports and/or concerns.
• Create and coordinate a master schedule for new testing and re‑evaluation.
• Gather and organize grade‑level/subject‑area universal assessments and develop a system for progress monitoring.
• Use data to help teachers identify and group children who need additional support.
• Design systems and tools to measure the effectiveness of Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports.
• Develop a system and series of steps that must be taken before a student is referred for testing.
• Observe in classrooms to make recommendations to teachers on how best to support students struggling to perform.
• Help teachers develop and implement classroom‑based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individual children and groups, including support for special teachers.
• Support teachers in documenting student progress.
• Assist teachers in making the necessary accommodations for testing (standardized and summative).
• Work one‑on‑one or in small groups in a pull‑out and push‑in model with students requiring services.
• Facilitate the Student Success Team (SST) process with principal, support staff, instructional staff and parents.
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences and IEP/testing result meetings.
• Provide professional development as needed.
• Assist in the analysis of student work or faculty meetings and help create action steps.
• Meet monthly with teachers who have students with IEPs, ISPs, 504 plans, or accommodation letters.
• Engage in professional growth and development, staying abreast of current research through continuing education, seminars, workshops, conferences, and membership in professional organizations.

• Strictly observe the Code of Professional Ethics.
• Build and maintain a strong school culture centered on love, leadership and learning.
• Establish and maintain high standards of student behavior to attain a high‑achieving, high‑thinking learning environment.
• Promote positive interactions among students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the success of our school mission.
• Participate in after‑school faculty meetings and professional development sessions.
• Assume responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain professional appearance and communication.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
• Teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Candidates must hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or a valid out‑of‑state certificate from a state with which Illinois has reciprocity. LBS1 certification preferred.
• Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related discipline; a master's degree preferred.
• Practical Catholic experience preferred; experience teaching religion or theology courses required.

$31,824 – $58,352 (final salary determined by relevant teaching experience and education)

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance;
  Basic Life and AD&D;
  Long‑Term Disability Insurance;
  Flexible Spending Accounts;
  Defined Pension Plan funded by Diocese of Joliet; 403(b) retirement plan; paid personal leave days and paid holidays.
• Voluntary benefits:
  Short‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Permanent Life Insurance.