Teacher Development and Student Interventionist (TDSI) - Reading/EB

Teacher Development and Student Interventionist (TDSI) - Reading/EB JobID: 1664

Position Type: Student Support Services/Interventionist

Date Posted: 2/25/2026

Location: Elementary

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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:

• Bachelors degree from an 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 students 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:

• 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.
• Facilitate professional learning communities and assist teachers with collaborative lesson internalization.
• 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.
• Reinforce instructional best practices aligned to district priorities.

Curriculum Support:

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

Student Achievement:

• 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).
• Provide individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs in pull-out and/or classroom setting.
• Assist campus/teachers in developing strategic plans for intervention, acceleration, and enrichment for growth in all students.
• Evaluate, monitor, and document student progress in English language acquisition.
• Commit to serving on campus leadership team to support the mission and vision of the campus.
• Support campus team in goal setting opportunities for students and teachers.

Other:

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