Academic Interventionist - Reading

Non-benefited position. 5.75 hours/day $35/hour

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Academic interventionists work extensively with students to help them improve specific reading comprehension and academic behaviors. The interventionist addresses the specific needs of a particular student or group of students when regular classroom instruction is not sufficient. Specialists work with the teacher to design methods of learning that are most appropriate for each student.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid teaching license required, English/Reading content preferred
• Working knowledge of educational standards, strategies and technology
• Classroom leadership and facilitation skills
• Ability to disaggregate, interpret, and analyze assessment data
• Communicate effectively with administrators, principals, teachers, and parents both orally and in writing

GOALS OF THE ACADEMIC INTERVENTIONIST

• To ensure that student achievement data is used to drive decisions at the classroom and school level
• To help students develop proficient literacy skills that will contribute to their academic growth
• To provide a continuum of support and help the students meet grade level expectations
• To work collaboratively with teachers and support staff for the implementation interventions
• To expand teachers’ use of a variety of resources to improve instruction

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, teach, and evaluate instruction for students having difficulty with reading
• Implement appropriate student interventions, including the use of research based interventions
• Assist teachers and other administrators and/or supervisors in implementing the school reading program
• Collect, compile, and submit reports on pre/post achievement data for students participating remediation/intervention activities
• Work with the classroom teacher and district personnel to coordinate instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students
• Work with the classroom teachers to monitor student progress
• Help teachers identify reading strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Participate in ongoing data analysis, inquiry, and collaboration around intervention, coaching, and facilitation
• Meet regularly with the principal, assistant principal, instructional coach, teacher teams and school improvement chairs to determine school needs.
• Assist in strengthening family and school ties by facilitating opportunities for parents to increase their understanding and knowledge of reading skills and activities.
• Assist with the implementation and documentation of the Response to Intervention model.
• Follow other directives from the building administrator, Director of Teaching and Learning, and the Superintendent.

ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and experience in curriculum development preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with a variety of language arts and reading instructional methods and materials and/or reading methods
• Awareness of varied ways in which students learn
• Effective organizational ability
• Effective diagnostic and remedial instruction abilities
• Effective working rapport, with classroom teachers and RTI aides
• Excellent communication skills with students and other professionals
• Understanding of evidence-based reading research and assessment of student progress toward achievement of benchmarks
• Demonstrate a desire to work cooperatively with other educators

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the corporation
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail
• Proficient operation of office equipment including computer and job-related software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, sharing, and others
• Practical knowledge and use of multimedia authoring programs, learning management systems (Canvas), and emerging technologies
• Practical knowledge of differentiated instruction, reading strategies, instructional design theories, and learning style theories.
• Perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set project priorities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisors and district administrators

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (includes equipment, hours, physical demands)

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is protected from outside weather conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.

Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all instructional equipment. A basic knowledge of operations for computers and software, printers, projectors, smart boards, telephone systems, fax machines and copiers is required.

Hours: 5.75

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28.75 per week

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• No nights

Ability to Commute:

• Chesterton, IN 46304 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chesterton, IN 46304: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35