PT Resource Teacher​/Academic Interventionist: St. Mary Catholic School, Plano

Resource Teacher / Academic Interventionist

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools  Part-time:
Benefit Ineligible St. Mary Catholic School, Plano, IL Position Available:
August 2025

Ministerial Expectations:
It is understood and expected that the work of the Catholic Church, its agencies and institutions, has characteristics that differentiate it from the work of other secular and non-Catholic agencies and institutions as a specifically religious institution performing a religious function and mission. Teachers working in a Catholic School agree to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system.

By word and example, teachers support all the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives. Teachers agree to play a substantial role in conveying the Catholic Church's message and carrying out its mission.

Instructional Expectations:
The Reading Resource Teacher / Academic Interventionist's primary function is to assist students who are achieving below grade-level expectations in the areas of literacy and reading. This person acts as an advocate for students who are in need of assistance in acquiring skills basic to academic success and social / emotional well-being. This teacher's responsibilities include assisting with all meetings of the school Teacher Assistance Team;

and teaching, coaching, leading, and overseeing interventions designed by this Team. He or she must be familiar with planning and implementing Response to Intervention (RtI) and MTSS strategies and must be willing to assume a leadership role in assessing students and in designing programs and services to meet their individual needs.

Essential Functions:

Serves as a model of the Catholic faith in words, actions, speech, and demeanor. Develops and administers curricular interventions consistent with diocesan goals and objectives. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning. Differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles and needs. Conducts ongoing assessments of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to accommodate individual student abilities, including students with special needs.

Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as in administrative regulations and procedures of the Diocese of Joliet. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and to learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by diocesan procedures and applicable laws.

Encourages parental involvement in student education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and diocesan policies. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Collaborates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum. Participates in faculty meetings and committees.

Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional resources, supplies, and equipment. Administers standardized tests, benchmark assessments, and other assessments in accordance with diocesan assessment guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy. Knowledge and practice of the Catholic faith. Knowledge of elementary school Reading / Language Arts / Mathematics curricula and concepts. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis procedures, and the formulation of data-informed interventions. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. Ability to use computer network systems and software applications.

Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers and to assist them in differentiating instruction.…