High School Tier One Intensive Teacher

High School Tier One Intensive Teacher

Urbana School District #116 – Urbana High School, Urbana, Illinois

Job : 4583342
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jan 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: 1.0 FTE

TITLE: Tier One Intensive Teacher

LOCATION: Urbana High School

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal and/or Assistant Principal

JOB SUMMARY: Tier One Intensive Teachers are responsible for working directly with general core teachers to implement and solidify the core English Language Arts and Math curriculum in grades 9-12. Under the direction of the principal and the Student Learning Department, Tier One Intensive teachers will reinforce core literacy and math instruction by co‑teaching in classrooms and working with students in small intervention groups.

The teacher should understand the central concepts for literacy and math acquisition, effective instructional methods, and assist teachers in creating learning experiences that make the core curriculum meaningful, providing support structures to improve student achievement for all students.

• Meets and instructs classes, small groups, or individual students in scheduled times.
• Works collaboratively with course team teachers and other co‑teachers.
• Provides students with timely feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Uses assessments and results to guide instruction.
• Assists in developing and implementing improvement plans and individualized progress monitoring plans for students.
• Collaboratively plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Engage students in an inquiry‑based delivery model of instruction.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Uses a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.
• Plans and supports instruction through the co‑teaching model to meet the needs and abilities of small groups or individual students.
• Considers equitable resources and instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of core curriculum goals in harmony with the goals established for each student and gives a clear objective for all lessons.
• Demonstrates effective preparation for instruction for co‑taught classes and small groups.
• Collaboratively creates a classroom environment and small group lessons that are culturally relevant and conducive to learning utilizing non‑traditional methods appropriate to the student's maturity and interests.
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, co‑teachers, and colleagues, as well as student progress and student needs, as part of the co‑teaching model.
• Participates in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Participates in department‑level collaboration meetings and Wednesday planning and professional development.
• Create formative assessments aligned with the district core curriculum.
• Analyze student data from both formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data‑based decision‑making for students.
• Progress monitors student achievement regularly to inform instruction while providing progress reports to families as required.
• Supports and participates in the administration of benchmark and local assessments.
• Participates in training and professional growth opportunities to enhance the ability to perform the job's essential functions.
• Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Creates a…