Bilingual Interventionist

Our Mission & Purpose

The mission of The PATH School is to provide a purpose-driven, culturally responsive learning environment that challenges scholars academically while supporting their social and emotional growth. We exist to empower urban scholars to use their talents to achieve at high levels, developing conscientious citizens who transform their communities.

Core Beliefs

• Equity & Potential: All scholars can learn, thrive, and achieve at the highest levels regardless of demography when given rigorous, relevant, representative, and engaging instruction.
• Culture & Community: Culturally responsive pedagogy, authentic experiences, strong relationships, and a community of trust are the cornerstones of safe, effective schools.
• Data-Driven Success: Consistently examining academic and social/emotional data is a key lever for school and scholar success.

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

TPS staff members are passionate, resilient, and deeply committed to the personal and academic development of young people. This role focuses on academic instruction, behavioral support, and targeted intervention—with a strong emphasis on supporting Spanish speaking scholars.

Instruction & Data-Driven Support

• Targeted Intervention: Use academic and social-emotional data to identify, group, and instruct scholars who need additional supports.
• Effective Pedagogy: Plan, pace, differentiate, and deliver engaging lesson plans using culturally responsive pedagogy and integrated technology.
• Progress Tracking: Establish clear learning objectives, regularly assess scholar accomplishments, maintain accurate records, and communicate progress to families and colleagues.

Specialized Scholar Advocacy (ML & Exceptional Learners)

• Language Support: Evaluate language needs, administer language screeners, and implement targeted strategies to increase English proficiency for bilingual scholars.
• Collaborative Care: Work alongside classroom teachers, the Director of Exceptional Learners, and the school psychologist to facilitate special education eligibility and share best practices.

Classroom Culture & Safety

• Behavior Management: Maintain impeccable and positive classroom management by establishing clear rules, routines, and disciplinary systems aligned with school policies.
• Holistic Growth: Cultivate the social, emotional, logical, and creative growth of all scholars while ensuring their physical safety through appropriate supervision.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience working with a diverse body of scholars and staff in an urban school setting.
• Core Competencies: Strong work ethic, adaptability, excellent communication/listening skills, and robust organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Alignment: Deep passion for social justice, equity, and strict alignment with the vision, mission, and goals of TPS.
• Commitment: Punctuality, adherence to deadlines, and being fully present and engaged during the entire school day.

Physical & Schedule Requirements

• Ability to stand for 32 of the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work in an environment with an above-average noise level.
• Flexibility to work some nights and weekends, as required.