Intervention Specialist Teacher

Deadline to apply: 10/25/2024

Reports to: Principal
Job Objective: Plans, implements, and assesses academic intervention services. Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically.
Minimum Qualifications:

– Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position.
– Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
– A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
– Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
– Keeps current with advances in technology and workplace innovations that enhance productivity.

Essential Functions: The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

Prepares the classroom or designated area for instruction. Schedules individual/small group sessions. Teaches assigned students.

Administers diagnostic tests. Interprets results. Reviews intervention strategies with classroom teachers. Serves as a building/district resource for core academic activities.

Helps ensure that district policies/procedures support non-biased assessment/planning activities.

Develops and implements protocols to safeguard student assessment results that are shared with staff and/or referral sources. Ensures that confidential materials are stored appropriately.

Advances the districts professional image. Promotes effective communications and assistance. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns.

Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Refers questions about district policies to administrators/supervisors.

Maintains a thorough understanding of subject matter. Organizes appropriate subject content and learning goals. Develops lesson plans that align with state standards and the districts adopted courses of study/curriculum goals.

Evaluates the academic needs of students. Develops effective student educational experiences that engage and stimulate student learning. Varies instructional techniques to address diverse student learning styles. Reinforces concepts introduced in inclusive educational settings.

Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress. Helps parents/students understand program objectives and behavioral/ performance standards.

Facilitates strategies to improve grades of at-risk students and reduce suspension rates.

Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to manage student learning and monitor progress.

Helps students identify and make use of supplemental instructional/media resources.

Encourages self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.

Facilitates community partnerships and school-sponsored activities that enhance student learning.

Maintains a positive learning environment. Plans student learning activities that encourage collaboration and positive peer relationships.

Collaborates with other staff. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.

Evaluates student achievement/performance. Prepares progress reports.

Facilitates parental involvement. Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, notes, meetings, etc.).

Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures.

Consults with support personnel and families to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).

Assists with the multi-factored examination (MFE) process. Meets mandated paperwork dea