Position Title: Response to Intervention Teacher
Reports to: School Principal
Employment Classification: 10 month
Seton Catholic Schools is a collaborative network of K-8 parish schools in the Greater Milwaukee area. We are coming together to strengthen academics, faith formation, and life-long outcomes for all students. Over the next several years, Seton will include nearly 20 schools serving up to 7500 students and be a national model for urban Catholic school renewal. By joining our team, you can become a leader in this important transformation.
The Seton Difference
Building on the tradition of Catholic education, Seton is developing a renewed, collaborative environment for educators:
• Join a community that shares your values. Immerse yourself in our diverse parish and neighborhood communities and grow in your own faith through regular school activities.
• Collaborate with other educators. As part of a 14 school network, our leaders are connected to resources, ideas, and support systems from fellow leaders across the region.
• Teach the whole child. As a Seton leader, you will play a unique role leading academic instruction and character formation for your students. In addition, all our schools offer specials subject areas: art, music and physical education.
• Develop as a leader. Seton prioritizes and invests in unparalleled professional development, so you can improve your craft and grow at every stage of your career.
• Discover your long-term career path in education. We are actively developing new opportunities for sustainable career growth and leadership development across our growing network.
Position Description: The Response to Intervention (RtI) Teacher is responsible for providing targeted instructional interventions in reading and/or math. The RtI Teacher works collaboratively with classroom teachers, school administrators, and network staff to design and implement intervention plans that meet the diverse needs of students in a K-8 setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment and Identification:
- Conduct screening assessments to identify students in need of additional academic support.
- Analyze data from assessments and classroom performance to determine students’ specific needs.
- Monitor student progress through frequent formative assessments and adjust interventions as necessary.
Instructional Interventions:
- In collaboration with the academic team, develop and implement individualized intervention plans based on students’ specific needs.
- Provide direct instruction to small groups or individual students in areas such as reading, mathematics, and other core subjects.
- Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies and interventions.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate interventions into the regular classroom setting when possible.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with classroom teachers, network staff, and school administrators to support student learning.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about their child’s progress and strategies to support learning at home.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of student progress, intervention plans, and assessment data.
Professional Development:
- Stay current with best practices and research in the field of RtI and instructional interventions.
- Participate in and lead professional development opportunities related to RtI, differentiated instruction for teachers.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field required.
- Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Reading, or a related field preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience.
- Experience with RtI processes and implementing academic interventions preferred.
Skills:
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of educators and support staff.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in using technology and educational software for assessment and instruction.
Working Conditions:
- This position involves working in a school environment with students, teachers, and other staff members.
- The RtI Teacher may work with students in various settings, including classrooms, intervention rooms, and small group areas
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive pay.
- Health, dental and vision coverage.
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program.
- Network-driven coaching and professional development.
- A collaborative, regional network of educators aligned to vision, mission and educational outcomes.
- Professional development partnerships with local colleges, universities and education non-profits, including pathways to earn a Wisconsin school administration license.
- A commitment to hiring a diverse team, reflective of our communities.