Tier One Intensive Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Tier One Intensive Teacher for Urbana Middle School in Illinois. The ideal candidate will collaborate with core teachers to reinforce English Language Arts and Math instruction for middle school students. Responsibilities include co-teaching, providing feedback, and engaging with students in small groups. A Bachelor's degree in education and a valid teaching license are required. This teaching position offers opportunities for additional compensation and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Professional Educator License.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven teaching experience.
• Experience with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with team teachers and co-teachers.
• Provide timely feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Assist in implementing improvement plans for students.

Skills

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to connect with students with intense needs

Collaborative skills with adults

Education

Bachelor’s degree with licensure in core teaching areas for middle school

Job description

Tier One Intensive Teacher

Urbana School District #116 • Urbana Middle School – Urbana, Illinois

Job Details

Job ID: 5705220
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Summary

Tier One Intensive Teachers are responsible for working directly with general core teachers to implement and solidify the core English Language Arts and Math curriculum in grades 6-8. Under the direction of the principal and the Student Learning Department, Tier One Intensive teachers reinforce core literacy and math instruction by co‑teaching in classrooms and work with students in small intervention groups.

Essential Functions

• Meet and instruct classes, small groups, or individual students in the locations and at the times designated through a school’s master schedule.
• Work collaboratively with team teachers and other co‑teachers.
• Provide students with timely feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Use assessments and results to guide instruction.
• Assist in developing and implementing improvement plans and individualized progress monitoring plans for students.
• Collaboratively plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Engage students in an inquiry‑based delivery model of instruction.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Use a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.
• Plan and support instruction through the co‑teaching model that meets the needs and abilities of small groups or individual students.
• Consider equitable resources and equitable instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Guide the learning process toward achievement of core curriculum goals in harmony with the goals established for each student and give a clear objective for all lessons.
• Demonstrate effective preparation for instruction for co‑taught classes and small groups.
• Collaboratively create a classroom environment and small group lessons that are culturally relevant and conducive to learning utilizing non‑traditional methods appropriate to the student's maturity and interests.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, co‑teachers, and colleagues, as well as student progress and student needs, as part of the co‑teaching model.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Participate in team‑level collaboration meetings and Wednesday planning and professional development.
• Create formative assessments aligned with the district core curriculum.
• Analyze student data from both formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data‑based decision‑making for students.
• Progress monitor student achievement regularly to inform instruction while providing progress reports to families as required.
• Support and participate in the administration of benchmark and local assessments.
• Participate in training and professional growth opportunities to enhance the ability to perform the job’s essential functions.
• Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Help support a trusting and respectful learning environment that fosters risk‑taking and enhances positive student self‑concept.
• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies, and school regulations.
• Attend staff meetings and in‑service activities as required.
• Serve on district committees as required.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and faculty, follow the teaching profession’s ethics, and promote students’ welfare at all times.
• Work cooperatively with all staff, administration, families, and community.
• Respond professionally to conflict.
• Demonstrate punctuality in arrival and departure times from the building, co‑taught classes, and meetings.
• Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of individual students, co‑teacher partners, and staff.
• Inform administrators and appropriate personnel of school‑related concerns and difficulties as they arise.
• Perform all other duties and tasks necessary to the position as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with licensure and/or endorsement in at least one of the core teaching areas, specifically at the middle school level.

Experience

• Previous experience teaching students at the middle school level with learning challenges or those requiring additional support is highly desired.
• Previous experience working with diverse student populations.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful, proven teaching experience.
• Trained in the district‑adopted curriculum (i.e., Illustrative and/or new ELA/SLA).
• Trained in the use of local district assessments.
• Must have strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate, connect with, and motivate students with intense needs.
• Ability to effectively communicate, connect with, and collaborate with adults.
• Must have the ability to stay organized and document activities and paperwork in a timely manner.

Licenses / Credentials

Valid Professional Educator License, Elementary Education (K-6) or (K-9) endorsement, Secondary Education endorsement (6-12), or Special Education (K-12) endorsement.

Terms of Employment

• Salary and benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage.
• There are many opportunities for employees to earn additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer.
• This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
• This is an exempt position.

Start Date

SY 2026‑27

Evaluation

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on teacher evaluation and provisions of the negotiated agreement using the district’s evaluation instrument by the Building Principal.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Melissa Kearns, Building Principal
• Urbana Middle School
• Phone: 217‑384‑3685
• Email: [e-mail]