[Hiring] Interventionist @Stellar Virtual

Role Description

The Interventionist, ELAR 3–5 will be responsible for delivering targeted, data-driven English Language Arts and Reading intervention to students in grades 3–5 who require additional academic support. This position partners closely with teachers and school leaders to identify learning gaps, implement evidence-based literacy intervention strategies, monitor student progress, and accelerate academic growth through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.

Essential Duties

• Student Intervention and Instruction:
  • Deliver high-quality, small-group and individualized English Language Arts and Reading intervention aligned with student needs and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
  • Provide targeted instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, and other foundational literacy skills using evidence-based strategies.
  • Differentiated instruction to address varying literacy levels, learning needs, and academic goals.
  • Utilize virtual learning platforms and instructional technology to engage students in a remote learning environment.
  • Foster positive relationships with students while creating an encouraging and supportive learning environment that builds reading confidence and academic independence.
• Progress Monitoring:
  • Analyze diagnostic, assessment, benchmark, and progress monitoring data to identify students requiring intervention and adjust instructional plans accordingly.
  • Monitor student growth through ongoing formative and summative assessments.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of intervention services, student progress, and instructional adjustments.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of intervention strategies and recommend modifications to improve student outcomes.
• Collaboration and Student Support:
  • Collaborate regularly with classroom teachers, instructional coaches, administrators, and support staff to align intervention with core ELAR instruction.
  • Participate in MTSS meetings and contribute student data to support instructional decision-making.
  • Communicate student progress and intervention recommendations with teachers, families, and school leadership as appropriate.
  • Support the implementation of school-wide literacy initiatives and intervention best practices that strengthen foundational reading skills and grade-level readiness.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience in elementary English Language Arts and Reading or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a virtual or online teaching environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for ELAR in grades 3–5.
• Knowledge of evidence-based early literacy instruction, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing development.
• Experience administering, analyzing, and interpreting diagnostic, benchmark, and progress monitoring assessments to drive instructional decisions.
• Ability to design, implement, and adjust individualized and small-group interventions based on student performance data.
• Knowledge of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) framework.
• Familiarity with Texas early literacy assessment expectations, including applicable reading diagnostic assessments and STAAR Reading Language Arts in grades 3–5, and strategies for supporting students who are academically at risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and support staff in a virtual environment.
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, English, English Education, Reading, Literacy, Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate for English Language Arts and Reading instruction in grades 3–5.
• Reading Specialist, ESL, Special Education, or other intervention-related certification or endorsement preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans.
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment.
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25).
• 11 Company-paid Holidays.