Lansdowne Elementary School Intervention Instructor 1.0 FTE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide direct intervention services to students performing below grade level to ensure accelerated student growth. Provide intervention support to school staff..

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops and maintains a positive rapport with families and staff
• Collaborates with the teacher cadre/committee to develop and update the components of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).
• Participates in professional learning activities related to the adopted research based intervention as well as other professional learning opportunities to further develop knowledge/skills.
• Coordinates intensive assistance plans and resources for students receiving services.
• Reports and provides progress-monitoring data, as well as, beginning, middle and end of year documentation of student progress to appropriate school, district and state stakeholders.
• Maintains and analyzes progress-monitoring data collection on students.
• Administers and analyzes data from diagnostic assessments as well as assists school with administration of universal screeners and other assessments as required by the school.
• Serves on appropriate school level team(s)/committees(s) and provides support to other teachers when planning/implementing interventions.
• Provides strong leadership to the school in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and standards.
• Provides intervention in small group and/or one-on-one instructional settings.
• Implements with fidelity research based intervention strategies and intervention programs designed to improve the achievement of targeted students.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching (Preferred)
• Preferred Master’s degree or National Board Certification  
• Bachelor’s degree required

Licenses or Certifications:

• Must hold a valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.