Manassas Park City Schools Visa Sponsorship USA

POSITION: Elementary Intervention Teacher, Grades 3 - 5
LOCATION: Manassas Park Elementary School
SALARY: Teacher Scale - 200 Days
HOURS: 7.5 hours per day
POSITION LENGTH: 200 Days
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR(S): Building Principals

Job Summary

The Intervention Teacher provides Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III small-group instruction and targeted interventions for students experiencing challenges in reading, writing, and mathematics. The focus of this role remains flexible and responsive to the school’s data-driven priorities and identified student needs. As a member of the school’s intervention team, the Intervention Teacher collaborates closely with Reading Specialists, classroom teachers, and school leadership to design and implement strategic literacy and math supports. This position also partners with teachers to strengthen differentiated instruction, promote effective use of student data to guide instructional decisions, and support evidence-based practices that accelerate student achievement.

Requisite Education And Skills

- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Virginia Department of Education license with an endorsement in Elementary Education, or eligibility to obtain appropriate licensure.
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred; experience providing instruction in an intervention or small-group setting strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of a diverse student population.
- Knowledge of curriculum and instructional practices aligned with VDOE-approved programs, including experience delivering targeted instruction in small-group settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in administering and interpreting a variety of formative and summative assessments and using data to drive instructional planning and decision-making.
- Evidence of active participation in school-based committees and collaborative teams.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive, productive relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated use of a wide range of instructional strategies, resources, and educational technologies to support student learning.
- Commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice.
- Growth mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to supporting student success.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

(including but not limited to the following)
- Provides intervention services to students who demonstrate substantial deficiencies based on their individual performance on the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments or the Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) early literacy screener.
- Support classroom teachers in Tier I and Tier II literacy and math instruction to enhance instructional practices and student outcomes.
- Collaborate with school and division programs (e.g., ESOL, SPED, Gifted) to support literacy and math instruction across all student groups, ensuring equitable access to high quality education.
- Demonstrates current and comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with science-based reading research to include oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing and math instruction to improve student conceptual understanding.
- Understands the nature of differentiated instruction and applies this knowledge during intervention instruction.
- Utilizes literacy screening assessments and multiple diagnostic assessments to determine reading and math skill deficiencies and make intervention decisions.
- Monitors student achievement using progress monitoring assessments and modifies interventions as needed.
- Collaborates with the reading specialist and parents to develop and monitor student reading plans and create strong school-home partnerships.
- Maintains accurate and current documentation of students’ intervention services.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Collaborates with members of the Intervention Team and assists with intervention decisions and review of the school’s Tier II and Tier III caseloads.
- Attends and participates in professional learning to improve and maintain knowledge of evidence-based literacy instructional practices and science-based reading research.
- Utilizes appropriate technology for instruction and data reporting.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with students, staff, and the public through verbal, written, and electronic means.
- Ability to perform essential physical activities associated with teaching young children, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and supervising students in various environments.
- Ability to operate standard classroom and office equipment, including computers and instructional technology.

CLEARANCES (Conditions For Employment)

- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
- Tuberculosis Screening

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Manassas Park City Schools assures equal employment and educational opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state laws and regulations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description is intended to reflect the general nature and level of work performed by the employee. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary.