2026-27 Teacher, Reading Interventionist

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To ensure appropriate program implementation of reading strategies teaching students in both English and Spanish; to promote a positive working relationship among and between staff and the schools by establishing a climate conducive to open communication and productive work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors Degree

Bilingual/ESL Certification

Reading Specialization or Reading Background

Valid Texas Teacher Certificate

Elementary Generalist or Reading Certification EC-6

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; interpret data initiate plan organize and implement multiple tasks

Experience:

3 years Classroom Teacher

Days: 187

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Keep informed about current literature and research on the reading program by participating in staff development sessions; disseminate professional information and materials to the schools.
2. Provide assistance for classroom teachers with reading groups of children in the classroom daily (inclusion model).
3. Develop and follow course syllabus which includes content and up-to-date material to comply with reading program guidelines.
4. Monitor student progress in reading using appropriate formative and summative instruments.
5. Monitor the established system for selection of children using teachers records and work with each campus in this selection process.
6. Monitor the progress of children using teachers weekly and bi-weekly records.
7. Keep the principal informed regarding the status of all student progress and of directives or requests received internally or externally.
8. Promote the continuous enhancement of a climate conducive to open communication and productive work with schools and the department of Instructional Services.
9. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
10. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer typewriter copier fax machine printer multimedia equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate multiple projects; meet deadlines

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; frequent district-wide and occasional state or national travel; occasional bending stooping; moderate lifting and carrying

Required Experience:

IC