QSN: Teacher Development Student Interventionist (TDSI) - English Language Arts (ELA)

Description:
The ELA TDSI is a dedicated instructional leader focused on improving student achievement through coaching, collaboration, and targeted interventions. This role is designed to support teachers in refining instructional practices, facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and provide direct interventions for students in need of academic support. With 70% of the role dedicated to coaching, the Interventionist will engage in classroom observations, feedback cycles, and direct modeling of instructional strategies. An additional 20% will focus on PLC collaboration, ensuring alignment of best practices and curriculum strategies, while 10% will involve direct student intervention for struggling learners.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Education, Literacy, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field
• Teaching certification in English Language Arts, Social Studies, or related area (required).

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong analytical skills to assess data and drive instructional decisions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
• Passion for improving student achievement and supporting teacher growth.
• Quinnite Servant Leadership – Leave places better than you found them, Lead from wherever you

are, Live a life that matters, Love something greater than yourself.

• Instructional Coaching & Teacher Development – Ability to observe, provide feedback, and model

best practices.

• Data-Driven Instructional Support – Use assessment data to inform teaching strategies and

intervention efforts.

• ELA & Social Studies Content Expertise – Deep knowledge of literacy instruction, historical

thinking skills, and curriculum design.

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of classroom teaching experience with demonstrated student success.
• Experience in instructional coaching, curriculum development, or academic intervention

(preferred).

Job Summary:
Instructional Coaching (70%)

• Conduct classroom observations to assess instructional effectiveness and provide actionable

feedback.

• Model high-impact instructional strategies in ELA and Social Studies classrooms.
• Support teachers in differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group coaching to enhance instructional planning and

delivery.

• Analyze student performance data to inform teacher coaching and curriculum adjustments.
• Assist in the integration of literacy and critical thinking strategies into ELA and Social

Studies instruction.
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Collaboration (20%)

• Lead data-driven discussions in PLCs to refine instructional approaches.
• Facilitate collaboration between teachers, administrators, and instructional teams.
• Ensure curriculum alignment with state standards and district initiatives.
• Guide teachers in the implementation of best practices for reading comprehension, writing

skills, and historical analysis.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth among staff.

Direct Student Interventions (10%)

• Identify and support students who need additional academic intervention in ELA and Social

Studies.

• Implement targeted small-group or one-on-one interventions for struggling learners.
• Utilize research-based strategies to improve reading fluency, comprehension, writing, and

analytical skills.

• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed to support growth.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to ensure student success.

Other:
Perform any and all duties as assigned.
Successfully advance district initiatives.

Salary
$62,810 - $74,315

• Salary determination will be based on verified relevant work experience
• Salary will be adjusted to the start date

Program Stipend:

• Stipends include additional days during the program academic year as outlined in the stipend agreement
• ***STIPENDS ARE GRANT FUNDED***
• FUTURE FUNDING IS BASED UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE GRANT

Work Calendar:
217 days