Job Description
ILM Academy is seeking an Academic Interventionist who provides targeted small-group instruction to students in Grades 1–4 who need additional support in reading, writing, and mathematics. Working with classroom teachers and school leadership, the interventionist identifies skill gaps, plans instruction, monitors progress, and adjusts support based on student needs.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide small-group instruction in foundational literacy and mathematics using school-approved instructional materials and effective teaching strategies.
• Use MAP Growth results, classroom assessments, other skill checks, and teacher input to identify student needs and plan targeted instruction.
• Set clear learning goals and provide intervention in four-week cycles, following the approved Week A / Week B schedule.
• Monitor student progress regularly, maintain accurate intervention records, and adjust instruction when needed.
• At the end of each cycle, review student growth and recommend whether support should end, continue, or be referred for additional review.
• Collaborate with homeroom teachers, the Intervention and Student Support Coordinator, and school leadership to align intervention with classroom learning.
• Share student progress and concerns with the appropriate staff and participate in scheduled PLCs or student support meetings.
• Follow the school schedule, maintain student confidentiality, and uphold ILM Academy’s professional standards and Islamic values.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in elementary education or a related field.
• Experience teaching or tutoring elementary students, especially in reading or mathematics.
• Knowledge of foundational literacy (phonics, fluency, comprehension), early numeracy, and differentiated instruction.
• Experience using assessment data, including MAP Growth, to group students and plan instruction.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and student support skills.
Professional Expectations
The interventionist is expected to build positive relationships with students and colleagues, remain patient and supportive with struggling learners, respond to feedback, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to a safe, respectful learning environment.
Pay: $28,000.00 - $32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
Education:
• Bachelor's (Preferred)
Language:
• English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
• Houston, TX 77043 (Required)
Work Location: In person