Intervention Specialist

About Cristo Rey 

Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep (CRD) is a Catholic, college preparatory school for students of all faiths who cannot otherwise afford a private education. CRD nurtures and challenges young women and men to recognize and realize their full potential as they grow to love God, respect others and serve their community. Each student participates in the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) which offers a weekly work study experience for all four years.

Who We Are:

• Values-Driven: We educate the whole student: academically, spiritually, and socio-emotionally.
• Growth Opportunities: We prioritize our faculty and staff’s learning and growth.

• Invested Students and Engaged Families: Our students’ families seek out our schools.

• National Community: Our faculty and staff are a proud part of a national movement.

Learn more about our school and career opportunities here.

Position Summary

The Intervention Specialist plays an integral role by collaborating with students, parents, faculty, and staff to ensure a learning environment that is aligned with the school’s academic mission and vision. The primary duties of the Intervention Specialist include student cognitive and non-cognitive skills development and progress monitoring of students with academic and social-emotional needs. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential job responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the Academic Support Program to aid struggling students including students coming with previous IEPs and 504s.
• With the Principal, oversee the implementation of a Student Success Team that progress monitors student academic and social-emotional needs for Tier 3 students.
• Manage and work with staff for the purpose of identifying students who are not making adequate academic progress and design appropriate interventions.
• Create quarterly reports on Tier 3 student academic progress and appropriate interventions.
• Lead and participate in grade-level meetings to analyze student progress, identify priority learning needs for individual students, and discuss optimal strategies for maximizing each student’s growth.
• Create an array of academic skills resources to discuss with students at individual and group meetings.
• Oversee the implementation of the Executive Function initiative.
• Collaborate with the Family Partnership Program in creating an array of academic skills resources for parents/guardians of students in the academic support program.
• In collaboration with the Dean of Students, track student academic infractions due to missed deadlines, including playing an intermediary role supporting both students and teachers for Level I and II infractions.
• In collaboration with the Dean of Students, meet with families of students in need of support.
• Attend Grade Level Meetings to provide technical support on interventions to teachers.
• Teach a Freshman Seminar once a week to help support student reading and math skills.
• Maintain direct communication with CWSP and counseling departments regarding students’ areas for growth at school, work, and home.
• Collaborate with CWSP and counseling departments in the implementation of programs to support students struggling at school, home and/or work.
• Proficiently use technology to communicate, compile reports, and collect data.
• Participate in building or program activities and meetings as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• K-12 Texas Teacher’s Certification in a content area (SPED or Math preferred).
• A minimum of 6-8 years of teaching experience.
• Spanish fluency preferred but not required (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all students.
• Thorough understanding of and the ability to implement a variety of effective teaching methods.
• Thorough understanding of policies, laws, and guidelines related to special education including IDEA, IEPs, and 504.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Candidates must be adept at building rapport and trust with people from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including underrepresented urban youth and first-generation college students.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Cristo Rey Network and model.

How to Apply

Please send your resume to careers@cristoreydallas.org and include the position title in the email subject line.  

DEIC Commitment

The Cristo Rey Network shares the national office’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competency commitment statement for interested applicants. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.