Primary Purpose:

Provide high-level literacy learning experiences to students struggling academically.  Provide appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area using a combination of delivery methods such as whole group, small group, one-on-one, and computer-based learning designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.  

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Deep understanding of scientific-based reading research and evidence-based practices for teaching reading and math and assessing student progress toward achievement of benchmarks
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to disaggregate and interpret data
• Ability to assist teachers in the development and implementation of intervention plans
• Ability to assist teachers in effective instructional strategies
• Ability to implement and monitor the intervention plans
• Ability to implement diagnostic programs in reading and math
• Ability to communicate data to administrators, teachers, and parents

 
 
Experience:
Three or more years of teaching experience desired.
 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Implement scientific-based reading research (SBRR) strategies to enable students to develop the competencies and skills to be successful readers.
2. Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.
3. Evaluates academic growth of students and maintains appropriate records.
4. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning problems.
5. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
6. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
7. Coordinates and monitors student intervention plans.
8. Analyze all testing results.
9. Assist teachers in using data to drive instruction.
10. Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding the progress of identified students.

Student Growth and Development

11. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
12. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
13. Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

14. Established and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities.
15. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
16. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
17. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
18. Maintain appropriate Title I funded materials and inventory.

Communication

19. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
20. Communicates with parents through a variety of means
21. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
22. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

23. Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills.
24. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for an intervention teacher.
25. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
26. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
27. Assist / conduct staff development and parental involvement workshops as requested by campus administration.
28. Meet regularly with District contact and others to assess progress and necessary modifications of the implementation of campus and district literacy programs.

Policy Implementation

29. Keep information of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for an intervention teacher.
30. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
31. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
32. Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains inventory records.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
The employee is expected to maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment are required while performing the duties of this job.

*Salary is commensurate with experience
*Starting Salary $67,781
Works 195 Day Calendar
$5000.00 Stipend
*This position cannot be performed remotely

Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through 06/05/2025. After this date, applicants can continue to submit applications in case the district was unable to find a suitable candidate. If the district was unable to find a suitable candidate from the initial applications, applications submitted after 06/05/2025 will be reviewed in ten-day increments until a viable candidate is recommended for hire.