2025-2026 (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

Instructional Expectations The Reading Resource Teacher's / 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. The Reading Resource Teacher / Academic Interventionist must be an excellent communicator who is willing and able to involve parents and classroom teachers in supporting the modifications and accommodations designed to assist their children.

He or she must be familiar with the Fountas and Pinnell Literacy Continuum and must be proficient in implementing guided reading strategies and in assessing the impact of these strategies on student performance.

The responsibilities of the Resource Teacher / Academic Interventionist include, but are not limited to:
Leading and supporting the school's RtI (Response to Intervention) / MTSS initiatives. Identifying students in need of small group or individual reading or math interventions through the use of assessment data. Screening individual students to establish the appropriate reading and math placement for each child. Providing small group or individual interventions to address identified student needs. Utilizing push-in and pull-out strategies as well as At-Home Learning lessons to deliver services.

Assessing student progress regularly and using assessment results to guide and improve subsequent instruction. Providing coaching to instructional staff by acting as a resource to classroom teachers and content-area specialists. Assisting teachers in organizing their academic programs, selecting materials, implementing teaching techniques, and in relating their instructional program to the special needs of individual students. Presenting demonstration lessons in the teaching of reading / literacy as requested.

Providing professional development support in the implementation of research-based best practices. Working with teachers and other educators to develop and implement plans that meet the needs of all students. Maintaining frequent communication with the school principal and parents regarding student growth data and progress. Regularly conferring with the principal regarding the needs of students and the continuous improvement of academic programs.

Instructional Functions Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Resource Teacher/Interventionist will:
Serve as a positive role model and support the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church at all times. Create a faith-focused learning environment within his or her classroom and school. Create a vibrant Catholic culture in his or her classroom that is emphasized through the candidate's words, deeds, manners of dress, and actions. Integrate religion within lessons as appropriate. Facilitate student success and growth in faith formation, academics, and interpersonal skills.

Implement interventions designed by the school's Teacher Assistance Team with fidelity. Document and communicate teaching practices and student progress, activities, and outcomes. Differentiate instruction to address specific educational needs of individual students. Create a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment. Regularly provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals in academic areas. Collaborate with classroom teachers to design individualized lessons to build key literacy,…