Interventionist Teacher - IDEA Lopez Academy (26-27)
IDEA Public Schools, Odessa, TX, United States
Role Mission
The IDEA Interventionist Teacher intervenes with small groups of students who have identified gaps of 2 or more years in Reading and/or Math with the goal of closing that gap by 2 years in just one school year. The interventionist helps prepare students to participate in IDEA’s AP for All initiative. Intervention teachers use universal screening, Direct Instruction intervention, frequent progress monitoring, and increasingly intensive research-based instruction for students who continue to have difficulty.
What We Offer
Compensation
The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $63,500.
This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance-based compensation.
For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.
Other Benefits
Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. The following benefits are among those offered:
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray moving costs for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring
Qualifications
High level of content-area proficiency in Math and/or ELA as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required).
Experience: Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
Licenses or Certifications: State certification preferred but not required.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the core academic subject assigned and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment.
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
What You’ll Do — Accountabilities
Responsibilities
Teach Critical Student Intervention (CSI) instruction in small groups for students in 3rd-8th grade who are academically at risk in reading and/or math, including students in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
Teach district-approved research-based interventions to small groups of students in Kinder-2nd grade (dependent on campus assignment) at risk in reading and/or math, including students in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
Teach district-approved research-based interventions to small groups of students in 9th-12th grade (dependent on campus assignment) at risk to graduate, including students in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
The remaining instructional minutes may include the following:
Teach Dyslexia Instructional Service Minutes in small groups for Special Education Dyslexia students as a Provider of Dyslexia Instruction.
Work closely with general education teachers to coordinate the support they are providing to students requiring intervention.
Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Deliver relevant content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives and texts.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
Utilize technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
Host tutoring sessions as needed to meet all students’ needs.
Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of scholars.
We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results and wants to be held accountable for them.
Has a propensity for action, willing to take risks and learn quickly from mistakes.
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Seeks and responds well to feedback across all levels of the organization.
Works across silos and forges cross-departmental relationships to achieve outcomes.
Believes in education as a profession and upholds high conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for colleagues and students.
About IDEA Public Schools
IDEA Public Schools believes that each child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
Staff Experience
At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here.
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
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The IDEA Interventionist Teacher intervenes with small groups of students who have identified gaps of 2 or more years in Reading and/or Math with the goal of closing that gap by 2 years in just one school year. The interventionist helps prepare students to participate in IDEA’s AP for All initiative. Intervention teachers use universal screening, Direct Instruction intervention, frequent progress monitoring, and increasingly intensive research-based instruction for students who continue to have difficulty.
What We Offer
Compensation
The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $63,500.
This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance-based compensation.
For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.
Other Benefits
Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. The following benefits are among those offered:
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray moving costs for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring
Qualifications
High level of content-area proficiency in Math and/or ELA as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required).
Experience: Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred).
Licenses or Certifications: State certification preferred but not required.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the core academic subject assigned and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment.
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
What You’ll Do — Accountabilities
Responsibilities
Teach Critical Student Intervention (CSI) instruction in small groups for students in 3rd-8th grade who are academically at risk in reading and/or math, including students in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
Teach district-approved research-based interventions to small groups of students in Kinder-2nd grade (dependent on campus assignment) at risk in reading and/or math, including students in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
Teach district-approved research-based interventions to small groups of students in 9th-12th grade (dependent on campus assignment) at risk to graduate, including students in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
The remaining instructional minutes may include the following:
Teach Dyslexia Instructional Service Minutes in small groups for Special Education Dyslexia students as a Provider of Dyslexia Instruction.
Work closely with general education teachers to coordinate the support they are providing to students requiring intervention.
Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Deliver relevant content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives and texts.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
Utilize technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
Host tutoring sessions as needed to meet all students’ needs.
Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of scholars.
We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results and wants to be held accountable for them.
Has a propensity for action, willing to take risks and learn quickly from mistakes.
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Seeks and responds well to feedback across all levels of the organization.
Works across silos and forges cross-departmental relationships to achieve outcomes.
Believes in education as a profession and upholds high conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for colleagues and students.
About IDEA Public Schools
IDEA Public Schools believes that each child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
Staff Experience
At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here.
To Apply
Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
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