Response to Intervention (RTI) Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

The Lockhart ISD Mission

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Lockhart’s Leaders

Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:

1. Having a Lock“heart” for People which is focused on developing one's relational capacity;
2. Unlocking Potential which is centered on the development and empowerment of both them self and others; and,
3. Being Locked on Excellence which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

Primary Purpose:

To develop and promote ways in which the district's curriculum objectives and students’ performance goals may be better achieved through evaluation of instruction, teacher training, and curriculum developments in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.  Support classroom teachers by modeling intervention lessons, observing intervention and giving feedback as needed.

Qualifications:

        Minimum Education/Certification:

        Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

        Master’s degree in education preferred

        Valid Texas teaching certificate

  GT Cerfification Preferred

        Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must have a documented tract record of consistent and significant gains in student academic achievement with low performing subgroups for each of the past two years

Must be able to plan and deliver individualized remediation in reading and mathematics

Knowledge of subjects assigned

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior  

Spanish speaking preferred

        Minimum Experience:

        Minimum three years of elementary teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management:

1. Lead RTI process at the campus level.
2. Lead RTI Professional Learning Community (PLCs) to review data and create Intervention/Enrichment groups at each grade level.
3. Collaborate to create Intervention Activities and Progress Monitoring documents.
4. Run RTI meetings to discuss progress of students at Tier 2 and Tier 3.
5. Provide direct student academic interventions.
6. Analyze student achievement and teaching methods in literacy and math.
7. Plan and present training sessions to help raise level of instructional performance to increase student achievement as directed by supervisor.
8. Work collaboratively with teachers, principals, directors, and others on content problems to find solutions to meet student/district needs.
9. Serve as consultant in the selection of instructional supplies, equipment, and books.
10. Disseminate information regarding current research as it pertains to intervention at the state and national level for RTI.
11. Compile, maintain, and analyze reports, records, and other documents required for intervention and RTI process.
12. Comply with policies established by state and federal law, State Board of Education Rule, and the local board policy as directed by supervisor for the purpose of intervention.

Curriculum/Research

1. Keep apprised of major technology research base studies in reading and math, and inform teachers of the developments affecting them.
2. Confer with teachers, principals, and directors on content/technical concerns.
3. Consult with teacher, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.

School/Organizational Climate

1. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with peers and supervisors.
2. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
3. Provide for positive, effective two-way communication with supervisors, staff, district employees, and community.
4. Assess and respond to any needs related to job responsibilities.
5. Assist in continuing evaluation of the instructional assigned program and implement changes based on the findings as directed.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
2. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

School/Community Relations

1. Demonstrate awareness of school/community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
2. Work to complete any other special assignments, projects, or duties assigned by supervisor.

Other Responsibilities

1. Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

Computer, phone, fax machine, copier, printer, basic office machines, data projectors and other presentation equipment as needed.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors :

Ability to communication effectively (verbally and written) ; maintain emotional control under stress.  Working with computers, working in various school settings, flexible schedule, and self-directed.

The foregoing statement describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.