Algebra Intervention Teacher- Northeast High School

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

KCPS Pension plan

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools seeks an Academic Support Teacher to provide intervention services for students in need. You will design small-group/individualized lessons, assess progress, and collaborate with teachers to differentiate instruction using research-based approaches.

Join a team focused on targeted intervention, data-informed decisions, and family-school collaboration to promote student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for Missouri teaching certification.
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience.
• Knowledge of the Missouri Learning Standards.
• Background in elementary instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct intervention instruction to students in small groups or individually.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement a differentiated intervention program.
• Develop lesson plans and materials aligned to student needs.
• Assess student performance and progress with data reports for staff.
• Differentiate instruction, plan sequences, and use real-world contexts.
• Collaborate with families and school staff to support student growth.
• Participate in staff development and professional learning.

Skills

Leadership experience

Assessment development

Curriculum development

Urban teaching experience

Education

Missouri teaching certification

Master of Education

Job description

Position Summary

To serve as a resource for students in need of intervention services. The Academic Support Teacher develops small group/individualized lesson plans and materials, conducts individualized/small group instruction, and assesses student performance and progress as a way to guide the intervention services provided. The Academic Support Teacher works collaboratively with teachers to implement a quality intervention program that is research‑based and differentiated for student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for intervention in individual, and/or small group settings.
• Assists in creating a schedule for students to have access to the intervention support.
• Establishes clear objectives for all intervention support, and provides written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Regularly creates and conducts formal and informal assessments to monitor student needs, drive targeted intervention, and provide data reports of student performance to required staff members.
• Plans to meet student learning goals, choosing appropriate strategies, resources, and materials to differentiate instruction; developing appropriate sequencing of learning experiences; and allowing multiple ways to demonstrate knowledge and skill.
• Models thinking that guides students in examining their own thinking and practices.
• Engages students in understanding and identifying quality work and provides them with effective feedback to improve their work.
• Uses real‑world problems in applying knowledge and practice and engages students in the real‑world application of concepts.
• Recognizes when student misconceptions interfere with learning and create learning progressions to correct these misconceptions.
• Helps students persevere in using skills fluently, effectively, and meaningfully.
• Creates learning environments in which individual differences are respected and valued.
• Collaborates with families, school teachers and staff, and other professionals to promote student growth and development.
• Collaborates as a school team and with classroom teachers, giving feedback on practice, examining student work, analyzing data, and making decisions to improve student learning.
• Participates in staff development focused on the delivery of instruction, intervention, and assessment. Assists staff members in learning various assessment techniques.
• Engages in professional learning to enhance his/her knowledge and skill, contribute to the knowledge and skill of others, and work collaboratively to advance professional practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for Missouri teaching certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience.
• Knowledge of the Missouri Learning Standards.
• Background experience and knowledge in the area of elementary instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Education
• Teaching experience in urban schools
• Experience as a Resource Teacher
• Experience with curriculum and assessment developmentLeadership experience

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.