2025-2026 Reading Interventionist

Primary Purpose:

Provide additional and supplemental instruction for identified At-Risk students

Qualifications:

Education / Certification:

Bachelors degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

ESL Certification required within six months of employment

Completion of Reading Academy (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Expert knowledge of classroom management effective instructional strategies and practices

Ability to demonstrate and develop these effective practices for classroom teachers

Ability to support program effectiveness and program compliance

Ability to coordinate between content areas

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Ability to evaluate and enhance delivery of effective instructional practices

Strong organizational communication public relations and interpersonal skills

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with campus teachers and administrators

Experience/Other Requirements:

Minimum 1 year of teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

1. Provides high quality supplemental instruction for At-Risk students.
2. Helps teachers to analyze classroom formative assessment student data and plan for effective
3. Consults frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to instructional methods and
4. Recommends use of varied instructional materials including textbooks technology references kits trade books and other materials.
5. Works with At-risk students whose learning difficulty or complexity requires a high degree of professional skill and knowledge.
6. Helps teachers to diagnose student strengths and weaknesses matching these skills with appropriate techniques materials and/or technology for academic improvement.
7. Facilitates teacher implementation of state and district curriculum
8. Participates in design implementation and evaluation of campus staff development.
9. Attends appropriate professional meetings and workshops to maintain proficiency and to acquire new ideas for instructional improvement. Informs administration of the effects of current and impending

Leadership

1. Organizes campus grade level or content meetings to plan for improvement.
2. Provides assistance and/or support as needed to students.
3. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with parents students and teachers.
4. Keeps school staff informed as to new development in subject matter areas.

Policy Reports and Law

1. Orients beginning teachers and instructional aides as to the philosophy procedures and materials for the intervention program.
2. Compiles maintains and files all physical and computerized reports records and other documents
3. Complies with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and the local board policy.

Professional Goals and Growth

1. Expands leadership skills and knowledge base through self-initiated professional development
2. Conducts oneself in a professional ethical manner in accordance with New Braunfels ISD Standards of Conduct and complies with the Texas Education Agency Code of Ethics.

Communications and Community Support

1. Attends and participates in bi-monthly district meetings with curriculum specialists and communicates with campus as appropriate.
2. Keeps the campus informed as to the purposes and progress of district and state instructional program(s) and requirements.
3. Demonstrates awareness of district-community needs and initiates activities to meet needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom equipment.

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work is performed in an office setting; may require irregular and/or prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.