Instructor Interventionist Reading (2026-2027 School Year)

Primary Purpose:  

Provides academic intervention to identify students to increase capacity and benefit from the instructional  program and meet state academic standards. This position provides academic intervention that is in  addition to the regular education programs. 

Qualifications: 

Education/Certification: 

Bachelor's degree. Updated acceptance letter from an accredited Alternative Certification Program.  Approved for the appropriate TEXES certification that correlates to teaching assignment. 

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The  requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

Provides academic intervention using District adopted, evidence-based instructional strategies and  resources that meet the needs of students in need of academic intervention. 

Uses student performance data to design instructional services that appropriately address and accelerate  the learning of identified students. 

Collaborates with teachers, campus administrators, and other appropriate staff to ensure that identified  students are provided with challenging and meaningful academic intervention that will enable them to  perform satisfactorily on state assessments. 

Participates in coordinating and implementing academic interventions. 

Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with campus administrators, district departments,  and classroom teachers. 

Develops and implements plans for the academic intervention program which provides effective teaching  strategies. 

Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students in need of  academic intervention. Presents the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education  Agency, Board of Trustees policies, and administrative regulations.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media that will enhance instruction for students. 

Discusses student’s academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents/guardians on a  regular basis and in accordance with campus guidelines and procedures. 

Plans and implements a program of academic intervention that aligns with the Campus Improvement Plan  and adheres to the district's philosophy, goals, and curriculum objectives as outlined in the adopted course  of study. 

Participates in professional learning opportunities for campus faculty and staff. 

Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, textbooks, and facilities. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational aide(s) and/or volunteer(s). Maintains regular, on-time attendance. 

Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the  continual improvement of the school's curriculum. 

Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits. Provides progress and interim reports as required. 

Presents a positive role model that supports the mission of the school and district. 

Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional  development of children. 

Develops, in accordance with district and building guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and  appropriate discipline techniques which are consistently applied. 

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 

Assists in the selection of supplemental books, equipment, and other evidence-based instructional  materials. 

Communicates, orally and written, and interacts with students, parents, staff, and the community in a  positive manner. 

Maintains a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members. Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. Participates in the district's professional development program. 

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at workshops, seminars,  conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. 

Keeps informed of and complies with state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers. Compiles, maintains, and files all required reports, records, and other documents. 

Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required. 

Demonstrates and utilizes technology and audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to students in  need of academic intervention. 

Prepares, administers, corrects, and records results of tests related to the campus academic program. 

Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations as they relate to the campus academic  program. 

Teaches rules of conduct and social skills. 

Counsels students with adjustment and academic problems and refers students to appropriate personnel, as  needed. 

Maintains records as required by school and district policy. 

Maintains accurate attendance records and identifies chronic attendance problems that affect student  learning. 

Contacts parents when absences impact student achievement. 

Maintains order and discipline in the classroom and other instructional locations. 

Maintains professional dress and grooming as outlined by campus/district guidelines. Maintains a positive attitude toward school and district when out in public. 

Notifies supervisor of absence in advance, if possible, calls for substitute in a timely manner, and has  appropriate lesson plans available when absent. 

Performs other supplemental duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.  

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 

Tools/Equipment Used: Ability to use peripheral devices, high level language programming concepts, data  management software, and application development tools. 

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Posture/Physical Demands: Prolonged sitting; regular kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping,  pushing/pulling, twisting. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be  met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties  of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, to use hands to finger, handle, or feel,  and to stand and walk. The employee is required to regularly lift and carry (less than 15 pounds). Specific  vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.  

Motion: Repetitive hand motion; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular walking,  grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching; may climb ladders. 

Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (up to 44 pounds); occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45  pounds and over). 

Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an  employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Occasional district-wide travel to  multiple campuses, as assigned. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; emotional control under stress. 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all  responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.