Academic Interventionist [TO23] - Remainder 2024/2025 Contract Year only

**THIS POSITION IS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2024/2025 CONTRACT YEAR ONLY**

JOB DESCRIPTION
Laramie County School District #1
Academic Intervention Teacher
Purpose Statement
The job of Academic Intervention Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing intervention strategies and student success in academics (e.g. reading, writing, language, math, etc.); coordinating programs and activities for paraprofessionals; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines, benchmarks and standards; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from teachers and students parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
This job reports to Building Principal

Essential Functions
Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with interventions, differentiated strategies and instructional materials that address individualized and/or small group learning plans.
Administers subject specific assessments and tests for the purpose of assessing the level of students' competencies.
Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration as well as aligning with interventions.
Assists with the selection, assignment, Inservice, and schedules of Title I educational assistants for the purpose of providing a quality educational program for students.
Collaborates with instructional staff, PLC teams, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, creating common assessments, analyzing data, identifying students in need of interventions, and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Communicates with students (e.g. improving performance, health status, promoting a healthy self-concept, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues, etc.) for the purpose of providing successful activities and experiences in specific skill areas and school in general.
Coordinates instruction and the developmental programs for the purpose of developing interventions cooperatively with classroom teachers to adequately meet the needs of targeted students.
Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
Directs student teachers, Title I educational assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
Establishes and maintains a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, records and reports concerning target pupils, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Identifies areas of specific need for pupils for the purpose of planning how these needs may be met through interventions, specific materials and individualized and/or small group instruction.
Instructs targeted at-risk students in content area subjects (e.g. reading comprehension, vocabulary development, decoding skills, reference and study skills, math concepts, writing, language) for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, hall, lunchroom, commons, activity settings, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in activities designed to enhance communication with parents and/or legal guardians (e.g. parent-teacher conferences, activities designed to help parents understand assessments and standards, parent training, annual Title I parent meeting, reports of student progress, etc.) for the purpose of communicating expectations and student's achievement; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. staff, department, RTIs curriculum, RTIs, Title I, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Performs major job responsibilities outside the actual instruction of students (e.g. collection and ordering of materials, developing and providing supervisor plans and schedules, notifying staff of changes in schedule and programs of target students, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a quality program for staff and students.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, Title I educational assistants, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; current research-based methods, strategies, materials, and activities in content areas; and behavioral management strategies.
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area.
Equivalency Required Testing
Certificates: Appropriate Wyoming State Department of Education Certificate, endorsement and highly qualified status
Continuing Educ./Training - ANY SECONDARY CERTIFICATION IS ACCEPTABLE
Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status: Exempt