Intervention ELA Teacher - Middle School

Position Summary

The Intervention ELA Teacher provides targeted literacy instruction to students who require additional academic support in reading and writing. Working in collaboration with classroom teachers and support staff, the teacher delivers evidence-based interventions, monitors student progress, and helps students develop the skills necessary to meet grade‑level literacy standards.

The Intervention ELA Teacher provides targeted literacy instruction to students who require additional academic support in reading and writing. Working in collaboration with classroom teachers and support staff, the teacher delivers evidence‑based interventions, monitors student progress, and helps students develop the skills necessary to meet grade‑level literacy standards.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate ELA or content area endorsement.
• Knowledge of evidence-based literacy interventions, instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Deliver targeted intervention in reading, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension to students needing additional support.
• Assess student learning using formal and informal data to determine areas of need and track progress.
• Design and implement individualized or small‑group instructional plans based on student performance and IEP/504 accommodations.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, and RTI/MTSS teams to align interventions with classroom instruction.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and provide timely feedback to students, families, and staff.
• Integrate technology and district resources to support literacy interventions.
• Participate in professional development focused on reading interventions and evidence‑based instructional strategies.
• Support school‑wide literacy initiatives and attend required meetings and trainings.

• Work is performed primarily in a classroom and school environment with regular interaction with students and staff.
• The position requires the ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the classroom and school building for extended periods while supervising and instructing students.
• The employee may occasionally bend, stoop, reach, and lift classroom materials or equipment up to approximately 20 pounds.
• The position requires the ability to operate instructional technology and visually and verbally monitor student behavior and classroom activities.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

At Hoover‑Schrum Memorial District 157, we believe that cultivating the following professional attributes is fundamental to individual success and the collective excellence of our district.

• Critical Thinker:
  Uses reflective analysis to design and implement varied instructional strategies that encourage students to question, explore, and engage in meaningful learning.
• Effective Communication:
  Conveys information with clarity and precision, tailoring language to the audience. Integrates up‑to‑date instructional resources and technology to support diverse learners and enhance understanding.
• Empathy/Emotional Intelligence:
  Demonstrates awareness of one's own emotions and the emotions of others, fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and a supportive team environment. Shows sensitivity to diversity in all its forms and a commitment to learning from others.
• Growth Mindset:
  Actively seeks opportunities within challenges, demonstrating initiative in analyzing issues and generating innovative, solution‑focused approaches.
• Resilience/Perseverance:
  The ability to effectively navigate challenges by embracing learning opportunities for growth and achievement, while acknowledging and working through difficulties encountered in pursuit of a goal.

Collective Bargaining Agreement: CBA

Reports to:

Principal, Assistant Principal, or designated Administrator

Work Year:
Per Collective Bargain Agreement