Intervention Teacher - Focused on Literacy and Mathematics

Newport Independent Schools; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Independent Schools at Newport Intermediate School seeks an Intervention Teacher focused on literacy and mathematics to provide targeted supports for students performing below grade level. Instruction is data-driven and uses iReady assessments and district benchmarks to guide interventions.

The role requires three years of classroom teaching experience and a valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate, with collaboration across staff to support CSIP and district standards.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching (preferred).
• Must hold a valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate.
• Focus on literacy and mathematics with data-driven intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct intervention services to students in small group and/or one-on-one settings.
• Administer and analyze data from diagnostic assessments and progress monitoring.
• Lead and participate in leadership activities related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and standards.
• Collaborate with school teams/committees to support the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff about progress.

Education

Kentucky Teaching Certificate

Job description

Intervention Teacher - Focused on Literacy and Mathematics JobID: 1775

• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Location: Newport Intermediate School
• Date Available: 08/28/2026

Job Summary Provide direct intervention services to students focusing on students identified as working one or more grade levels below same aged peers through iReady assessment and district benchmark assessments.

Essential functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement with fidelity research-based intervention strategies and intervention programs designed to improve the achievement of targeted students.
• Provide intervention in small group and/or one-on-one instructional settings.
• Provide strong leadership to the school in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and standards.
• Serve on appropriate school level team(s)/committees(s) and provide support to other teachers when planning/implementing interventions.
• Administer and analyze data from diagnostic assessments as well as assist school with administration of universal screeners and other assessments as required by the school.
• Maintain and analyze progress-monitoring data collection on students.
• Report and provide progress-monitoring data, as well as, beginning, middle and end of year documentation of student progress to appropriate school, district and state stakeholders.
• Coordinate intensive assistance plans and resources for students receiving services.
• Participate in professional learning activities related to the adopted research-based intervention as well as other professional learning opportunities to further develop knowledge/skills.
• Collaborates with teacher cadre/committee to develop and update the components of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).
• Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults.
• Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Education and Experience:

• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching, preferred
• Must hold a valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate

Days worked and salary

• Certified salary schedule approved by Newport Board of Education