Reading Interventionist - 2026-2027 School Yr

Reading Interventionist - 2026-2027 School Yr Waxahachie ISD •Felty Elementary - Waxahachie, Texas This job is also posted in Waxahachie ISD Job Details

Job ID:

5705689

Application Deadline:

Jul 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Job Description:

TEACHER READING

Interventionist

Job Title:

Reading Intervntionist Teacher

Duty Days:

187 Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade:

Teacher Pay Grade

Dept/School:

Campus Assigned

Pay Schedule:

Teacher Pay Schedule

Wage/Hour:

Exempt

Date Revised:

10/2020 Primary Purpose Provide students with reading improvement and other learning difficulties with appropriate learning activities and experience designed to help them fulfill their potential, emotional, physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competences and skills to function successfully in society. Qualifications Education/Certification Bachelor's Degree Valid Texas Teacher's Certification Minimum of 3 years teaching experience with primary age children Special Knowledge/Skills Participation in balanced literacy professional development Experience in research-based instructional practices General knowledge of curriculum and instruction Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior Ability to collaborate with teachers Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Experience Five or more years of recent successful classroom with three years in this position Major Responsibilities and Duties Coursework and Professional Development Apply for Admission to Texas Woman's University Graduate School Participate successfully in two graduate-level Reading Recovery courses during year 1 Participate successfully in assessment training sessions Actively participate in training class discussions Complete Behind the Glass demonstration lessons least three times during the training year Successfully discontinue at least one student during the training year Attend the RRCNA approved Reading Recovery Conference Instructional Strategies Be willing to learn, acquire and apply new skills and knowledge Provide one-on-one instruction to four first-grade students for 30 minutes daily sessions, if teacher-in-training, five students thereafter Must serve a minimum of 8 one-to-one students during the school year Demonstrate effective teaching of students using Reading Recovery methods Maintain current, daily records on all served students as a basis for planning instruction Possess the ability to interpret data using the Observation Survey, Summary and Predictions of progress lesson records, running records, Record of Reading Vocabulary, Developmental Reading Assessment, and Texas Primary Reading Inventory Implementation Communicate with the teacher leader, parents, first and second grade teachers, and other school personnel on a regular basis for the purpose of student achievement and monitoring Submit data to the teacher leader as required Monitor the progress of discontinued students through grade 4 Professional Growth and Other Teach multiple small literacy groups, consisting of 4-6 students in the first and second grade, as assigned by the Teacher Leader Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation to accomplish instructional goals and objectives Attend Responsive to Intervention (RTI) meetings for students being served in the Reading Recovery program Serve as a resource for providing campus principals, teachers, and parents with information on reading development Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position Be a positive role model for students and support the goals of the school district Communications Establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents, students, principals, Reading Recovery teachers and classroom teachers Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly Maintain a professional demeanor in all district interactions

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

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, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:

Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Environment:

Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$57,000 to $66,570 Per Year