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Job Title:  TDSI - Reading/EB                                                                                                   Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt

Reports to:  Campus Principal                                                                                                 Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Grade Days: 192

Dept./School:  Assigned Campus                                                                                            Date Revised: February 25, 2026

Primary Purpose:

The Teacher Development and Student Interventionist (TDSI) position for Reading/EB is designed to build teachers' capacity in content and pedagogy by providing and supporting ongoing professional learning, coaching and feedback and monitoring and analyzing student learning as a means of deepening teachers' content knowledge, improving practice, and elevating student achievement. The TDSI will support curriculum development, professional development and integration/alignment of instructional standards. The TDSI is also designed to work directly with students to personalize the learning experience based on their needs.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Reading Academy Certification, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong subject area content knowledge as appropriate to assignment
• Exceptional communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in curriculum and instructional strategy implementation
• Knowledge and experience with rigorous curriculum and instructional strategies
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies and research-based best practices
• Evidence of skills in planning, organization, and collaboration
• Knowledge of universal screeners and progress monitoring practices
• Evidence of skills to deliver effective professional learning
• Knowledge of effective instructional practices for Emergent Bilingual (EB) learners
• Passion for increasing student learning
• Experience using student and campus level data to select, implement and differentiate instructional methods, designed to meet each student's individual needs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Experience:

• Three years' classroom experience
• Experience working with at-risk and diverse student populations
• Demonstrated record of strong instructional practice and student growth
• Bilingual preferred on dual language campuses

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Teacher Capacity

1. Promote district instructional priorities by providing support in building teacher capacity through high-impact strategies in instruction and classroom management such as in-class coaching, peer observation, co-teaching and modeling.
2. Facilitate professional learning communities and assist teachers with collaborative lesson internalization.
3. Support teachers in implementing effective instructional strategies for Emergent Bilingual (EB) learners, including language objectives, academic vocabulary development, and scaffolding techniques aligned to content standards.
4. Reinforce instructional best practices aligned to district priorities.

Curriculum Support

1. Assist with curriculum development, implementation, and integration of TEKS into instruction.
2. Analyze state, district, and campus data to examine instructional alignment and areas of opportunity for curriculum refinement.
3. Create, present, and support professional development in collaboration with campus and district leadership.

Student Achievement

1. Collect and disaggregate data from screeners, diagnostic and progress monitoring data for the purpose of identification of struggling learners, instruction/intervention design, and students' response to academic and behavioral interventions (MTSS)
2. Provide individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs in pull-out and/or classroom setting.
3. Assist campus/teachers in developing strategic plans for intervention, acceleration and enrichment for growth in all students.
4. Evaluate, monitor, and document student progress in English language acquisition.
5. Commit to serving on campus leadership team to support the mission and vision of the campus.
6. Support campus team in goal setting opportunities for students and teachers. 

Other

1. Collaborate with teachers to document and support effective language accommodations, strategies, and processes for EB students.
2. Maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with Title III, ESSA, and TEA requirements.
3. Serve as a liaison and campus trainer by attending district meetings and disseminating relevant information to staff.
4. Perform any and all duties as assigned.
5. Successfully advance district initiatives.

Working Conditions:

Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions, prolonged use of computers.  May be required to perform job duties including ability to conduct instruction, attend meetings and professional development, and make and receive phone calls in a virtual or remote workplace environment.

Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.