Title Intervention Specialist; SY - T. Haley ES

Title I Intervention Specialist

Job Title:

Title I Intervention Specialist | Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt |

Reports to:

Campus Principal | Pay Grade:
Salary Schedule
- Teacher | Days: 187 | Department:
School Leadership | Date Revised:
May 2021

Disclaimer:
This is a grant funded position. Funds for this position are expected to be available up to the end of the school year. In addition to other specified conditions of employment, the applicant understands that no guarantee of continued employment beyond the availability of the grant funds is expressed or implied by Irving Independent School District.

The campus Title I Intervention Specialist serves as part of the school's leadership team: providing specialized instruction to identified struggling students receiving services through the response-to-intervention process, monitoring student progress through quantitative and qualitative measures, and participating in Student Success Plan (SSP) meetings to provide recommendations regarding adjustments to student instructional plans. In addition to providing support for PreK-8 struggling students in a small group or individual setting, he/she will provide professional development and guidance for teachers to improve their knowledge of differentiating instructional strategies and monitoring/adjusting said practices to appropriately measure student progress in the classroom.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Texas teacher's certification
• 3+ years of classroom experience
• Reading and/or Math Specialist certification (preferred)
• Valid Texas Bilingual/ESL – Spanish Certificate/Endorsement (preferred)

• Knowledge of Texas Assessment Program, district curriculum, and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Deep knowledge of RTI process and district documentation process
• Deep knowledge of intervention techniques and programs to accelerate the development of early literacy skills
• Proficiency in using the computer for word processing, developing presentations, and record keeping
• Ability to work collaboratively and model instructional techniques/strategies
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Provide daily focused instruction in small group math or literacy settings in a push-in model for struggling students.
• Assist classroom teachers in maintaining progress monitoring records and anecdotal information as required by the SSP committee to measure student progress while participating in given interventions.
• Use a variety of assessments and monitoring tools to diagnose and prescribe individual student needs and monitor progress daily and throughout the year.
• Participate in purposeful planning with teachers in specified PLCs and grade-level meetings to assist teachers in identifying and serving students in need of intervention.
• Participate in all required interventionist specialist professional developments and district-level meetings.
• Work collaboratively with Curriculum and Instruction Coordinators and Title I Academic Specialists.
• Meet regularly with school administration to keep them abreast of student progress.
• Actively pursue opportunities for lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies.
• Perform other duties related to the improvement of student achievement as determined by the principal.

Mental demands, physical demands, environmental factors:
Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem‑solving skills while under stress; must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, interpret procedures, and analyze data for decision‑making.

Safety:
Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and district policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidents immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type:
Full‑Time