The ESL Interventionist will assist the campus principal and subject/grade level teachers in

providing linguistic strategies and accommodations for English Language Learners (ELL).

Identified students are expected to meet specified grade level/content proficiency standards as

measured by selected assessments. The ESL Interventionist will support the ELL to reach

academic success, while becoming more proficient in the command of the English language.

Qualifications:

Texas highly qualified certified teacher who has expertise in formative assessment, instructional

delivery, intervention, and effective teaching strategies and skills development

Teachers who have additional training in reading, math and differentiating instructional

strategies

Selected teachers may be required to attend additional training in English as a Second Language

Minimum Education/Certification:

Valid Teaching Certificate

ESL Certification

Two years teaching experience

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Specialty knowledge of linguistic strategies

Knowledge of best-practice teaching strategies and learner strategies to maximize learning in

content areas

Ability to disaggregate data and develop strategies for the difficult and reluctant learners

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Working knowledge of computers and educational software

Ability to work with teachers and develop individual educational plans for students.

Experience using assessment results to shape instruction

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

INSTRUCTION:

Works with identified students to bring them to individually specified proficiency levels.

Develops specific strategies to assist identified students in achieving content/grade level

proficiency levels.

Participates in RtI2 meetings on identified students

Assists in developing necessary measures for students being identified for special

education services

Attends school site professional development. The meetings may include: grade level

meetings, district-wide professional development days, faculty meetings focused on

instructional/pedagogical issues, professional development planning meetings

Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions

to improve student achievement for all students, including English language learners,

students enrolled in Special Education Programs, students in special reading, and

students with unique/diverse learning needs

Facilitates baseline and outcome assessment administration

Prepares individual and small group instruction for identified students

Utilizes research-based instructional strategies

Works collaboratively with classroom teachers and other interventionists to develop the

right learning pathways for students

Contacts parents and develops a system of communication so that parents are an

integral part of intervention strategies for student success

Reports regularly on student progress to the campus supervisor

Provides data driven instructional assistance with identified students both individually and

within small group setting

Gives support in continual assessment development, management and analysis in order

to provide targeted assistance for identified students

Uses appropriate manipulatives/technology in content instruction

Keeps careful student records to document ongoing student progress and to ensure

progress monitoring has occurred

Uses appropriate pacing to ensure that the speed of instruction to maximize learning and

to maintain student engagement

Professional Development to Improve Instruction:

Participates in book studies

Participates in self-evaluative and self-reflective activities as directed and scheduled

by the supervisor

Attends meetings/trainings to increase knowledge of curriculum components and

implementation

Participates in collaborative grade level meetings to help analyze and utilize assessment

data to improve student achievement

Attends grade level/content area teams to set goals for improved instruction

Attends position required training and updates as directed by the supervisor

Works with teachers and principals in using data to identify students for intervention

instruction

Performs other curriculum and instructional duties as assigned

Support to the Campus Staff

Responsibilities:

.

Provides updates to ensure that all are knowledgeable about student achievement

progress, program components, TEKS and diagnostic/progress monitoring tools used for

specified students

Meets regularly with campus staff to discuss areas of strength and areas of need on

campus and strategize effective ways to meet these needs

Works with grade level/content area teachers to ensure that learning gaps do not occur

when an identified student is out of the regular classroom setting

Facilitates the use of technology in the teaching-learning process

Implements policy established by federal and state law, SBOE rule and local board policy

related to curriculum and instruction

Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records and documents as required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy procedures and data;

coordinate campus instructional functions; and maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands: Prolonged and irregular hours including travel to conferences and staff development outside the

district. Ability to carry and move up to 50 pounds

Copperas Cove ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,

religion, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries

regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact: Director of Human Resources, (254) 547-

4460, 408 S Main, Copperas Cove, TX 76522.

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