ELA Intervention Teacher

Primary Purpose

Provide specialized instruction and intervention to high school students with related difficulties. Implement evidence-based, multisensory strategies to improve students' reading, writing, and spelling skills. Collaborate with campus staff, parents, and district specialists to ensure instructional plans are tailored to meet individual student needs in compliance with Texas Dyslexia Handbook guidelines.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with appropriate grade-level certification
• ESL certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficiency in evidence-based, multisensory reading instruction programs
• Ability to analyze assessment data and develop targeted intervention plans
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Skill in progress monitoring and documentation of student growth
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators

Experience:

- Minimum of two years of successful classroom teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

• Provide small-group and individual instruction using a multisensory, structured language program
• Integrate phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies into lessons
• Adapt and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Maintain a positive and supportive learning environment

Assessment and Progress Monitoring

• Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments to identify student needs
• Develop individualized intervention plans based on assessment results
• Track and document student progress regularly and adjust instruction as needed
• Prepare progress reports and share results with parents and campus staff

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with general education teachers, special education staff, and administrators to coordinate services
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and strategies for home support
• Participate in ARD/504 meetings as needed to support student success
• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with dyslexia research and best practices

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent standing, walking, and bending
• Occasional lifting of instructional materials and equipment

*Salary is commensurate with experience
*Minimum Salary $70,074

*Stipend $5,000
*This position requires on-site, in-person work and does not offer remote work options.

Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through September 7, 2026. After this date, applications will continue to be accepted in the event a suitable candidate is not identified. If no viable candidate is selected from the initial applicant pool, applications submitted after September 7th will be reviewed in five-day intervals until a candidate is recommended for hire.