English Language Arts and Reading Instructional Interventionist/Coach

Position: English Language Arts and Reading Instructional Interventionist/Coach

Campus: Kranz Junior High School

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Immediate Supervisor(s): Principal

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Provide students, in need of supplemental instructional assistance, with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject areas

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate, with the required certification and/or required training for subject and level assigned (May include ESL, Bilingual, Dyslexia, Special Education or Subject-specific)
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
• Meet the Texas Educator Equity certification requirements as adopted by the State Board for Educator Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of core subjects assigned
• Advanced knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in intervention strategies when working with students
• Ability to gather and present educational data (e.g. program monitoring, documentation of intervention)

Experience: 

• At least five years of successful teaching experience in the assigned level/subject 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Strategies:

• Work with individual student and/or groups of students in order to fulfill the requirements of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (Including RtI, IEP, LPAC, and 504 plans for individual students)
• Provide specially designed instruction and/or inclusion support to students who need special education
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
• Plan and work cooperatively with classroom teachers to provide additional appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and academic needs of students assigned
• Participate in ARD, LPAC, RtI, and 504 meetings as directed by individual student needs
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the ARD, LPAC, RtI, and/or 504 committees
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs of each student assigned
• Use technology in the teaching/learning process
• Alternative methods of instruction
• All other duties as assigned

Student Growth & Development:

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district

Classroom Management & Organization:

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required

Communication:

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

Professional Growth and Development:

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.  (This may include Time and Effort documentation, IEP updates, 504, RtI, or LPAC documentation.)
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
• Perform other duties as assigned 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise assigned instructional paraprofessionals

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:  

• Regular attendance
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours 
• Frequent walking
• Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting 
• Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks, classroom or adaptive equipment

• May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities

• May be required to control behavior through physical restraint and/or assist with non-ambulatory students
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Work inside may work outside
• Regular exposure to noise, fluorescent lighting, and possibly biological hazards
• Repetitive hand motions

EVALUATIONS:

• Performance of this position will be evaluated annually