Interventionist Teacher

Interventionist Teacher

Location:

Smith Elementary - Austin, Texas

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  May 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately

Primary

Purpose:

The Interventionist Teacher promotes student achievement by providing intensive, data-driven Tier 3 academic intervention for students performing below grade‑level expectations through explicit, systematic, and small‑group instruction in reading and/or math. This position facilitates campus Student Support Team meetings in the decision-making processes to ensure timely implementation of interventions, accommodations, and progress monitoring data reviews that align with district expectations and are responsive to student needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsement for subject and level assigned or approved alternative certification program.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non‑refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.
• Minimum three (3) years’ classroom teaching experience.
• Experience teaching or tutoring small groups of students.
• Experience as an interventionist preferred.
• Knowledge of the MTSS framework and Response to Intervention systems and protocols.
• Strong understanding of research‑based math and/or reading intervention practices, tools, and resources.
• General knowledge of curriculum, high‑quality materials, and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
• Knowledge of progress monitoring, diagnostic assessments, and aligned intervention implementation.
• Ability to implement interventions with fidelity and maintain consistent instructional routines.
• Ability to collaborate and build positive working relationships with teachers, administrators, campus staff and families.
• Ability to apply learning and research to develop evidence-based teaching units.
• Ability to provide responsive instruction that effectively supports student learning, manages behavior, and promotes engagement.
• Skilled at record keeping and data collection and analysis to guide instructional decisions and intervention planning.
• Skilled at using systematic and explicit instructional practices to improve student outcomes.
• Strong organizational, documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Willingness to participate in schooling and/or training outside of and in addition to the school day in order to increase capacity and knowledge in intervention.
• Maintain a full intervention student caseload and deliver intensive, evidence-based reading and/or math intervention through individualized and small‑group instruction based on identified student needs.
• Frequently progress monitor student response to intervention to evaluate effectiveness and inform instructional decisions.
• Coordinate, facilitate and lead campus-based problem‑solving teams that identify students who are in need of academic, behavioral, or social‑emotional interventions.
• Manage and track intervention instructional resources.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to district intervention program requirements and maintain evidence of instructional preparation as required.
• Prepare and deliver lessons that incorporate accommodations and instructional supports based on individual student needs.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the diverse needs of students.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula as needed for students with special needs (i.e., Special Education, Section 504, and Bilingual).
• Work with staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to District requirements.
• Support identification of students in need of additional intervention, accommodations, or further evaluation based on student data and response to intervention.
• Present instruction in accordance with district expectations, Texas Education Agency requirements, board policies, and administrative procedures.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Use technology…