Title 1 Teacher / Interventionist

Position Type:
Teacher - Elementary School PreK-8

Date Posted:
4/28/2025

Location:
Cheyenne Elementary - Peoria, AZ

Date Available:
July 2025

Closing Date:
July 2025

Additional Information:
Position Title: Title 1 Teacher/Interventionist Math
Department: Academic Support Services
Supervisor: Principal At Assigned Location
Term of Employment: 9 Months
Salary Classification: Teacher Salary Schedule
Job Summary: The person in this role will provide specialized reading instruction for Title I students in need of reading intervention, serve as a resource to colleagues in the area of literacy instruction, and perform tasks specific to Title I.
Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Identifies students eligible for Title I reading intervention
Provides strategic reading instruction to meet the instructional needs of identified learners
Serves as a resource to K-8 teachers in the area of literacy
Assists school literacy team in analyzing and determining literacy needs specific to school staff and student population
Assists teachers in the use of assessment data
Assesses and evaluates reading behaviors of students
Collaborates with administrators and staff to further school-wide literacy goals
Implements parent education activities
Maintains records and documentation required by NCLB
Assists with the planning and evaluation of the Title I services
Adapts to a flexible work schedule
Performs other duties as assigned or required
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures
Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures
Instructional expertise in the prevention and remediation of reading difficulties
Specialized knowledge of scientifically based reading research
Ability to model and articulate best practice in reading instruction
Ability to work with parents
Ability to meet NCLB compliance requirements
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must hold a current teaching certificate issued by the Arizona Department of Education
Reading Specialist Endorsement or Math Endorsement required
Three years of successful teaching experience preferred
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check
May be required to work outside normal working hours
May be required to travel to perform work functions