What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary Math Interventionist (Title I) position at Canyon Middle School?
Please note this position is funded through Title I funds and continuation of position will be dependent on the availability of Title I funds.
Primary Purpose:
Provide additional and supplemental math instruction for students identified at-risk in math. Delivers small group intervention services in math at the campus using evidence-based instruction. Serves as an instructional resource person in the development and improvement of campus intervention programs. Additionally, provide a safe and positive learning environment for students and feedback to classroom teachers, students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
Education / Certification:
- Valid Texas teaching certificate.
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Bilingual Certification or ESL Supplemental preferred.
Special Knowledge / Skills:
- Expertise in math curriculum, assessment, instructional delivery, and staff development.
- Deep understanding of the scientific research base for instruction and extensive knowledge of math program components and teaching experience within the field of math intervention is preferred.
- Knowledgeable about proven scientific based research strategies, appropriate use of assessment and intervention strategies for struggling students in the area of math.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience / Other Requirements:
- At least five years of teaching experience.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provides high quality supplemental instruction for students identified at-risk for math in accordance with the district curriculum and/or instructional expectations for the math intervention program.
- Consults frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to instructional methods and materials.
- Collects, analyzes, and prepares data for the purpose of interpretation, identification, progress monitoring, and reporting to the district and parents.
- Prepares teaching materials and related reports for the purpose of implementing intervention lesson plans and documenting student progress.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information for the purpose of protection of students, staff, parents, and the district.
- Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Demonstrates methods to teachers and paraprofessionals required to perform effective reading intervention to address the needs of each student.
- Helps teachers to diagnose student strengths and weaknesses and to match these skills with appropriate techniques, materials, and/or technology.
- Participates in meetings as necessary (e.g. ARD Meetings and LPAC Meetings) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.
- Maintains regular communication with parents and teachers via phone call, emails, notes, letters, and meetings.
- Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.