School Description:
Eugenio María de Hostos Charter School is in its 23rd year of operation as a K-12 school, serving over 900 students. EMHCS offers a dual language program in grades K-2 and a Spanish Language Arts program for grades 3-12. Our school is fortunate to have staff, students and parents working together to create partnerships for learning. It is the mission of the Eugenio María de Hostos Charter School to create a safe and nurturing community of learners where students earn the Seal of Biliteracy (English and Spanish), learn to advocate for social justice and are prepared to enjoy and access what the world has to offer.

Summary of Position:
An Intervention Teacher provides students with direct instructional support using the Response to Intervention Framework under the supervision of the Principal and or designated school administrator. The student intervention services require the use of EMHCS adopted resources within a structure informed by student achievement data. The Intervention Teacher is accountable for promoting standards-based literacy and math instruction across the content areas using a multi-tiered approach and evidence-based interventions.
EMHCS’ Core Components for RTL include evidence-based intervention, universal screening, classroom progress monitoring, staff professional development, collaboration, and parent support. The Intervention Teacher will use data to inform appropriate evidence-based strategies to improve students’ academic success of core instruction.

Essential Functions:
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position)

• Provide students with direct intervention support services that promote access to the core instruction
• Teach and coordinate Tier 2 & 3 intervention for target students
• Facilitate the management and interpretation of data necessary to develop, implement and evaluate Tier 1, 2 & 3
• Keep teachers, staff and parents informed regarding the status of RTI services
• Provide non-evaluative classroom observation and feedback, modeling and other supportive assistance necessary related to the implementation of the RTI process
• Participate in the Multi-Tiered Student Success Team meetings to assist in the coordination of intervention services for students receiving intervention services.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor and CEO.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Attend weekly grade level meetings
• Attend professional development as required
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development meetings and other professional opportunities

All employees of the Eugenio María de Hostos are expected to demonstrate:

• A commitment to the vision and mission of the school
• Acceptance, appreciation and respect for cultural diversity
• A Commitment to continuous professional growth
• A commitment to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff members
• A sense of flexibility in working with an expanding school
• A commitment and passion for improving the education of children
• The ability to reflect on one’s own performance

Skills and Abilities:

• Successful experience working with a diverse English Learner student population
• Teaching experience at more than one grade level
• Experience implementing the RTI / problem –solving model
• Experience working in a Professional Learning Community
• Skills in analyzing and using data to make instructional and behavioral decisions
• Ability to support student needs
• Experience and ability to work with small or large groups
• Ability to cope and deal with students
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must show strong observational skills
• Ability to encourage students to learn and succeed.
• Ability to maintain productive relations and positive attitude towards students
• Must be able to interact positively with others
• Must be sensitive to each family’s vales, beliefs, traditions and cultural influences

Education / Experience:

• Master’s degree preferred
• Five (5) years of appropriate teaching experience
• New York State Teacher Certification
• Spanish a plus
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience as a teacher
• Must have a working knowledge of computers and their capabilities