Openings as of 12/18/2025Curriculum and Instruction
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education required; Master’s degree in Reading, Literacy, or a related field preferred.
Certification: Valid teaching license; Reading Specialist endorsement or certification preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years teaching experience, with demonstrated success in reading instruction and intervention.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Deep understanding of the science of reading and developmentally appropriate literacy instruction.
Strong knowledge of reading assessments and data analysis.
Ability to differentiate instruction and adjust teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with current literacy programs and instructional technologies.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The Reading Interventionist provides targeted reading instruction and support to students in grades K–8 who are identified as performing below grade level in reading. The interventionist collaborates with classroom teachers, administrators, and support staff to design and implement evidence-based reading interventions, monitor student progress, and promote literacy achievement for all learners.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide small group and individualized reading instruction aligned to students’ specific needs.
Assess students using formal and informal measures to determine reading levels, strengths, and areas of need.
Analyze data to identify students for intervention and monitor ongoing progress.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and adjust intervention plans.
Implement research-based strategies in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Support classroom instruction through modeling and co-teaching literacy strategies.
Participate in the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of student performance and progress.
Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress and strategies for home support.
Attend professional development sessions to remain current in literacy instruction and intervention strategies.
Assist in the development and implementation of schoolwide literacy initiatives.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education required; Master’s degree in Math Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field preferred.
Certification: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) required; Math endorsement preferred.
Experience: At least 3 years of successful teaching experience, with demonstrated expertise in mathematics instruction and intervention at the elementary or middle school level.
Strong knowledge of mathematics content and pedagogy across K–8 grade levels.
Familiarity with Illinois Learning Standards for Mathematics.
Proficiency in using math assessment tools such as NWEA MAP, AIMSweb, or other diagnostic platforms.
Ability to analyze data and use it to inform instruction and intervention planning.
Collaborative, flexible, and proactive approach to working with staff and students.
Skilled in differentiating instruction and supporting diverse learners, including students with IEPs or English Learners.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
General George S. Patton School is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Math Interventionist to provide targeted mathematics instruction and support for students in grades K–8 who are performing below grade level. The Math Interventionist will collaborate with classroom teachers and instructional leaders to deliver data-driven, research-based interventions that close achievement gaps and build students’ foundational math skills.
Provide small group and one-on-one math intervention for identified students in grades K–8.
Use diagnostic assessments and screening tools to determine students’ math proficiency levels and skill gaps.
Design and implement effective intervention plans using evidence-based instructional strategies and materials.
Monitor and document student progress regularly; adjust instruction based on data and ongoing assessments.
Collaborate with general education teachers to align intervention goals with classroom instruction.
Participate in the school’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework and attend related team meetings.
Provide input on math curriculum and support the integration of intervention strategies schoolwide.
Communicate with families regarding student progress, goals, and strategies for home support.
Maintain accurate records, data reports, and intervention documentation.
Participate in professional development to remain current on best practices in math intervention and instructional strategies.
