Math Interventionist

Job Title :  Teaching Interventionist (RtI) Reports to (Title) :   Principal Terms of Employment :

Hours per day : 8

Days per year :  190 Type of position :

Full-time

FLSA Status : Exempt

General Summary : Under general supervision prepares for, assesses and instructs individuals and small groups of students in support of the school Response to Intervention (RtI) program. Collaborates with administrators, instructional coaches, school counselors, school psychologists, parents, and teachers to identify ways to help struggling students and meet their learning styles. Essential Functions :

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive learning and working environment.
• Effectively interacts, communicates and collaborates with students, parents, administrators, teachers, colleagues and other stakeholders to foster student learning.
• Monitors and / or assists in testing of individual students and in school-wide testing in accordance with district, state, and / or federal laws and policies as required; specifically participates in progress monitoring and benchmarking procedures as required by the RtI program. Responsibilities include the preparation of materials, scoring of assessments and data entry in web-based applications.
• Plans for and instructs individual students and small groups of students identified through the school’s RtI program.
• Enters data into various data bases, and analyzes data to plan for instruction.
• Regularly sets academic and / or behavior goals for students aligned with progress monitoring data.
• Provides information on individuals identified as Tier II and III students to members of the school-based RtI team regarding progress and / or instructional needs.
• Plans and collaborates with the lead interventionist, teachers, administrators, etc. to meet students’ needs.
• Maintains appropriate documentation (reports, forms, data in software programs, etc.).
• Communicates with parents of students on their caseload prior to and throughout Tier II / III placement to address rationale for the program, address parent concerns and questions, and report on student growth.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops. Training topics include but are not limited to RtI curriculum, progress monitoring and problem solving.
• Selects and requests instructional aides, technology tools, equipment, and supplies needed for daily activities; provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, equipment and tools.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency and professional development.
• Operates general office and technology equipment to conduct daily activities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Education / Work Experience :

Knowledge / Skills : Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of and ability to analyze data. Knowledge of and ability to implement a variety of intervention strategies to address reading, math and social skill deficits. Ability to identify student adjustment and / or academic problems and recommend appropriate interventions. Knowledge of materials and information needed for implementing intervention strategies. Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional settings. Ability to demonstrate high level application of technology devices in the performance of daily activities. Ability to use software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency and professional learning. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with students, parents / guardians, teachers, colleagues and all other stakeholders involved in the activities of the job. Knowledge of and ability to complete the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation and utilization of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities. Working Conditions : Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires constant attention working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom and office work requiring occasional lifting / moving of items up to twenty-five pounds. Occasional travel is required; no overnight travel required. Responsibility : Responsible for supervision of students. Responsible for fidelity of interventions. Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the school board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel. Disclaimer Statement : This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned / required.