Math and Reading Intervention Teacher

JOB TITLE: Math and Reading Intervention Teacher

LOCATION: Alice Terry Elementary

WORK YEAR: 187 Days

WORK STATUS
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Licensed, Full-Time Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

Sheridan School District 2 is seeking a Math and Reading Intervention Teacher who has experience working with multilingual learners and students requiring additional academic support. The intervention teacher provides targeted academic support to students who need additional instruction beyond Tier I classroom instruction in literacy and mathematics.

The intervention teacher collaborates with classroom teachers, intervention staff, and administrators to identify student needs, analyze assessment data, implement evidence-based interventions, and monitor student progress. The teacher serves as a key member of the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team and supports the implementation of district-approved intervention programs with fidelity.

• Must hold a valid Colorado Teaching License.
• Science of Reading Certification.
• K-3 teachers must hold an Evidence-Based Reading Training certification or be willing to complete the required training immediately upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based literacy and mathematics instruction and intervention practices.

• Bilingual or multilingual.
• Experience working within an MTSS/RTI framework.
• Knowledge of district-approved literacy and mathematics intervention programs.
• Experience working with multilingual learners and students experiencing academic risk.
• Experience analyzing assessment data and implementing targeted interventions.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding evidence-based literacy and mathematics instruction and intervention.
• Experience working collaboratively with teams to support student achievement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of content and teaching methods related to literacy and mathematics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental needs of elementary-aged students.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and families.
• Demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.
• Supervise, coach, and support intervention assistants and paraprofessionals providing targeted academic support.
• Support staff in implementing district-approved literacy and mathematics intervention programs with fidelity.
• Analyze assessment data to drive intervention decisions, progress monitoring, and grade-level data conversations.
• Serve as an active member of the MTSS team.

• Plan for effective use of intervention time utilizing district-approved literacy and mathematics intervention programs.
• Analyze universal screening, diagnostic, and progress-monitoring data to identify student needs and determine intervention groups.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, intervention staff, and instructional support personnel.
• Participate in weekly PLCs, data meetings, MTSS, and RtI meetings.
• Continue professional growth through educational meetings, professional learning opportunities, and professional literature.
• Use formal and informal assessment methods to identify student strengths and areas of need.

• Apply evidence-based instructional practices in literacy and mathematics to enhance student achievement.
• Apply principles of the Science of Reading to literacy intervention instruction.
• Utilize instructional methods appropriate for intervention goals and student needs.
• Differentiate and modify instruction based on assessment data.
• Provide effective communication and feedback to students.
• Maintain high levels of student engagement and participation during intervention instruction.

• Administer and interpret literacy and mathematics diagnostic assessments to develop targeted intervention plans.
• Use formal and informal assessment tools to guide instructional decisions.
• Prepare and deliver daily small-group and individualized literacy and mathematics intervention lessons.
• Provide specialized instructional strategies to support academic growth while addressing students’ social-emotional needs.
• Select and utilize instructional materials appropriate for student needs.
• Participate in student conferences, MTSS meetings, and family communication regarding student progress.
• Effectively communicate student growth and intervention outcomes to students, families, and staff.
• Monitor intervention effectiveness and adjust instructional plans as needed.

• Deliver evidence-based mathematics interventions aligned with district curriculum and Colorado Academic Standards.
• Support students in developing number sense, computation fluency, mathematical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and conceptual understanding.
• Utilize diagnostic and progress-monitoring data to…