Teacher Interventionist ELA; George Bush High School

Job Description - Teacher Interventionist ELA (George Bush High School) )

The Interventionist will be responsible for developing a student centered approach to effectively work to close the achievement gap in English, Language, and Arts. The ELA Interventionist will provide intervention and academic supports aligned to the District Response to Intervention Plan to ensure students are able to master grade level standards. The incumbent will collaborate to develop a strong instructional intervention model to support student progress in ELA.

• Collaborate with campus teacher to deliver research based ELA instruction
• Collaborate with campus administrators, teachers, and the Teaching and Learning division to plan and deliver targeted student interventions aligned with the Districts Response to Intervention plan
• Provide training and support for teachers through ongoing job embedded professional learning to support co-teaching, research based best practice in ELA instruction, and to facilitate best practices in student intervention strategies
• Utilize best practices for intervention including small group instruction using the push in model, co-teaching, and the use of ELA manipulatives and technology to build conceptual understanding
• Collaborate with district and campus administrators and teachers to evaluate student achievement for the purpose of placing students in the appropriate intervention and identifying/delivering support services
• Coordinate with campus administrators and teachers to organize ELA intervention and enrichment activities for students

• Analyze data using the cycle identified in the Local Assessment Plan from formative, interim, summative, and ELA screeners to monitor student progress, group students, and plan focused student interventions
• Implement a progress monitoring system for all students within intervention groups aligned with the District Response to Intervention plan for progress monitoring
• Collaborate to utilize the ELA screener data to develop an intervention schedule for identified students
• Regularly communicate with campus and district staff and parents regarding student progress
• Collaborate with teachers and students to set and track student performance goals

• Lead and/or participate in guided observations to promote reflective practice
• Maintain and report ELA interventionist services using the identified reporting tool
• Create and articulate a schedule with administrators of activities for instructional intervention, professional learning opportunities, and professional growth requirements that support ELA instruction
• Keep abreast of and research best practices for ELA instruction, intervention, and enrichment in the assigned grade levels
• Attend district level instructional, intervention, ELA content knowledge development sessions, and professional learning events to promote professional growth
• Coordinate the administration of the District ELA screener and use of corresponding data reports
• Provide support to teachers on the implementation of ELA instructional resources including manipulatives and technology
• Maintain and submit documentation to support intervention activities that address the Comprehensive Needs Assessment which is included in the Campus Improvement Plan
• Meet regularly with campus instructional leaders to communicate program needs and plan support structures

• Address complaints and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Support the implementation of the written curriculum with fidelity
• Coordinate scheduling of student interventions
• Facilitate the implementation of the ELA screener

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree preferred
• Valid Teaching…