Response to Intervention; RTI Teacher Job Pearsall area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Response to Intervention (RTI) Teacher

Response to Intervention Teacher Primary Purpose

Provide direct academic support services to identified students with appropriate interventions and strategies. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide guidance. Work with students individually and in small groups, bringing them up to grade level reading and/or math standards. This is a grant funded position that will only be available as long as the grant is provided.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree;
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned;
Masters degree preferred.
Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction for assigned grades or subject; knowledge of intervention instructional strategies and best practices; ability to instruct students and manage behavior; ability to interact positively with students, parents, and educators; ability to analyze data to provide intervention support to at‑risk students; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience: 5 years teaching experience with demonstrated student success.

Responsibilities and Duties

Provide direct instruction to students who are eligible for services in a small group, classroom, or individual setting. Co‑plan or co‑teach lessons with grade‑level teachers. Model teach and best practices, such as small‑group instruction.

Provide interventions for at‑risk students, preparing and delivering lessons that reflect the specific academic intervention needs for each individual student.

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Differentiate instruction individually and within a small group.

Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of specific RTI strategies and interventions; conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Communicate individual student progress regularly with appropriate school personnel and parents, including data analysis and writing intervention reports.

Provide professional development to teachers who work with at‑risk students.

Provide guidance and support to teachers working with students in Tier II and III instruction.

Classroom management: create environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students; manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook; take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Professional growth and development: reflect, plan, request, and participate in staff development activities to improve job‑related skills; comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers; attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other: use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly; coordinate after‑school program such as tutoring; follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; perform 100% of instructional duties on a Title I, Part A school‑wide campus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Tools/Equipment Used

Personal computer and peripherals, instructional software, and other instructional equipment.

Posture and Physical Demands

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; frequent walking; regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.

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