Title I Intervention Specialist

Young World Physical Education; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in South Bend, Indiana is looking for a Title I Intervention Specialist to provide crucial support for students at risk of failing in reading and math. The role emphasizes collaboration with educational staff and ensuring effective instructional practices to uplift student achievement.

The ideal candidate will have extensive teaching experience, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of Indiana's academic standards. This position starts on August 18, 2026, and is crucial for fostering student success.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of effective classroom teaching experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Indiana Academic Math and Reading/Language Arts Standards.
• Explicit understanding of effective curriculum and instructional practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide intervention support to Title I students 80% of the school day.
• Assist colleagues in implementing curriculum and sharing strategies.
• Engage families in literacy and improve student achievement.

Skills

Effective classroom communication

Knowledge of Indiana Academic Standards

Collaborative teaching model

Education

Appropriate licensing to teach K-5

Tools

Data analysis tools

Literacy training programs

Job description

Title I Intervention Specialist

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Reports to: Building Principal, Director of Title I

FLSA Status: Exempt

Term of Employment: Teacher Contract

Basic Functions

• Provides intervention support 80% of the school day to Title I identified students at risk of failing or who are failing in reading, language arts, and math. Works with the Principal Intern and IDOE Literacy Cadre Coach to manage, analyze and review the school's data, reading language arts, and math program to ensure the highest level of effective instruction and to improve students’ reading, language arts, and math.
• Assists and supports colleagues in the implementation of curriculum and instruction at the building level by sharing proven instructional strategies and materials.
• Works with the Title I Team and Principal to order materials and supplies to support instruction, professional development, parent involvement, and abide by deadlines.

Essential Functions

• Works directly with the bottom 25% of students who are failing or at risk of failing, providing intervention support 80% of the teaching day.
• Increases students’ achievement beyond the essential goal of one year's growth.

9 groups of 5‑6 students (of those 9 groups, 7 groups will consist of K‑2 Reading/Language and 3 can be K‑5 Reading/Language Arts and/or math).

30 minutes of instructional time per group.

45 minutes of Plan Time.

30 minutes of student Data Review.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and models exemplary classroom literacy practices and knowledge of balanced literacy and essential elements of reading and math.
• Provides leadership for Reading/Language Arts & Math literacy across the school community.
• Strengthens family and school ties by engaging families in reading and math literacy.
• Participates in data and staff/professional development meetings with the building principal.
• Assists in collaboration of the Title I plan.
• Places orders for supplies and materials to support Title I instruction, professional development and parent involvement.
• Monitors Title I inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on Title I guidelines.

Special Characteristics of the Position

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of effective classroom teaching experience.
• Above average ability to communicate and work well with others.
• Thorough and complete knowledge of Indiana Academic Math and Reading/Language Arts Standards.
• Explicit understanding of effective Math and Reading/Language Arts curriculum and instructional practices.
• Knowledge of the collaborative instructional model.
• Participation in required professional development, including Title I during the school year and summer.
• Appropriate licensing to teach K‑5, Fully Qualified.

Additional Qualifications and Training Preferred

• Reading Endorsement
• Tyner Training
• Reading Recovery Training
• LiPS Literacy Training
• Previous Coaching Experience
• Coaching for Results
• Reading First Training
• Best Practices in Math
• Lucy Calkins
• mClass
• Acuity
• NWEA
• I‑Station
• My Virtual Reading Coach
• Data input, analyzing, organizing and reporting

Working Relationships

• Principal, Title I Director, District Reading/Language Arts & Math Facilitators, Title I Principal Intern, IDOE Literacy Cadre Coach, Collaborative Teaching Groups, Family and Community School Specialists

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, problem‑solving, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting.
• Physical Demands: sitting, standing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs, adjusting, connecting, lifting, carrying, and/or moving up to 40 lbs, bending, keyboarding, pulling, pushing, balancing, writing, walking, and operating equipment.
• Environmental Conditions: mostly indoors but may be exposed to extreme weather if traveling, wet and/or slippery surfaces, exposure to communicable diseases, and working alone.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to drive to meetings or work sites before, during, or after the normal working day.

Evaluation

• The Principal shall complete an annual written evaluation covering the individual’s effectiveness in handling the duties and responsibilities of the position, including performance against annual action plans and job goals.
• The Title I Director shall evaluate the success of the Title I program.

NOTE: The job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the primary functions or responsibilities of the position and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

DISCLOURE OF FEDERAL PARTICIPATION: This position is funded by Title I Federal Funds.

I have reviewed, understand, and can fulfill the requirements of this position as described.