Title 1 Student Support Interventionist - Academics

FEDERALLY FUNDED:

The salary for this position is fully/partially paid from federal funds. Federally funded positions are supplemental and therefore subject to available federal funds.

ROLE AND PURPOSE:

To provide support to students experiencing difficulties mastering content and performance standards.

This position is dedicated to working directly with students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Teaching Certificate issued by Texas Education Agency
• ESL Certification, required.

Experience:

• Minimum five years classroom teaching experience
• Knowledge of student intervention strategies such as; Leveled Literacy Intervention, Read 180, Phonics Intervention, El Sistema de la Intervención de Lectura (SIL), EL Próximo, El Camino, Do The Math, Math 180, Kickstart.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Ability to intervene with small groups of identified students around academic standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with campus and district staff.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

I. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT:

• Student support (in collaboration with classroom teacher and in small group setting).
• Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual student's culture, learning styles, special needs and socio-economic background
• Utilize materials and resources, which support learning objectives and address students' varying learning styles and special needs
• Ensure proper interventions are put in place for identified struggling students
• Provide intervention support with effective implementation
• Use assessment strategies to assist the continuous development of learners
• Establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
• Assist with the development and implementation of student support plans
• Monitor and communicate progress of identified students
• Review and analyze documented student data for needed modification

II. OTHER DUTIES:

• Applies excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Communicates with principal, teachers, and staff about identified student needs and offers support as needed
• Communicates and models research based instructional practices that result in increased student performance
• Maintains a continued awareness of current research and trends in curriculum
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

IV. EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE SKILLS:

• Personal computer, printer, fax machine, copier, scanner, and calculator.
• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, etc.)
• Google Suite applications (Docs, G-Mail, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.)

V. WORKING CONDITIONS:

MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
• Motion: Moderate walking
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress,with frequent interruptions.