Interventionist

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Wells (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Shelby County Schools is seeking a dedicated educator to support student growth through standards-aligned instruction. You will implement engaging lessons, assess student progress, and adapt plans to meet diverse needs.

Responsibilities include collaborating with families and staff, maintaining records, and using data to drive interventions. A valid Tennessee teaching certificate and appropriate endorsement are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Undergoes state certification and district endorsement requirements.
• Plans and implements standards-aligned instruction.
• Develops and uses assessment data to guide instruction.

Responsibilities

• Creates a learning environment conducive to student growth.
• Prepares instructional materials and documents preparation upon request.
• Administers tests and tracks student progress regularly.
• Plans interventions and adapts lessons to meet individual needs.
• Collaborates with families, staff, and specialists to support students.
• Maintains accurate records in accordance with laws and district rules.
• Utilizes progress data to determine interventions and outcomes.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Assessment & progress reporting

Parent communication

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Endorsement in grade/subject

Job description

Purpose and Scope

This position is responsible for supporting student growth and achievement by utilizing best practices and standards-aligned strategies to improve student mastery of grade level standards in core content areas and to prepare students to become successful citizens and workers in the 21st century.

Essential Job Functions

1. Creates an educational environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and needs of the students; prepares instructional materials for classes assigned and provides written evidence of preparation to supervisor/administrator upon request.
2. Assess the accomplishments of students on an established timetable and provides written and oral progress reports to parents/guardians, administrators and selected staff; administers tests and assessments.
3. Plans interventions and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students within state and school requirements based on the educational, physical, and emotional levels of student development.
4. Confers with parents, administrators, specialists, mental health staff, and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students.
5. Motivates students and provides consistent reinforcement of learning skills and provides continuous assessment and feedback to students for all learning activities.
6. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, and district and administrative regulations.
7. Uses screening and progress monitoring data to determine interventions and results of interventions.
8. Facilitates the development of school-based instruction and intervention maps at the core and intervention levels.
9. Ensures the evaluation of fidelity of core and intervention instruction.
10. Implements a documentation system to ensure sufficiency of interventions
11. Evaluates the response to instruction/intervention for group of students and individual students.
12. Implements the Standard of Accountability Rubric (SOAR) to assess and identify school level implementation trends in order to enhance the intentionality and differentiation of supports.
13. Participates and leads data meetings to determine the learner centered problem and problem of practice.
14. Uses the 5 Whys to determine the root cause analysis of teacher implementation and student academic gaps.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree and endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate. Must be highly qualified. Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the collective bargaining agreement. Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.

(PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED).

Degree Equivalency Formula:Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.

Additional Job Details

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE MSCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MSCS provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.