High School Student Academic Intern

Position Overview

The Academic Interventionist Intern role within Manor ISD's elementary schools is crucial for achieving the district goal of ensuring 90% of scholars graduate prepared for college, career, and/or military service by 2028. High school interns will serve as interventionist interns focusing on improving reading and math skills among 3rd-grade scholars through evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications and Attributes

Academic Achievement

• Must be a current high school student at Manor New Technology High School (MNTHS), preferably a senior.
• On track to graduate on time, enrolled in necessary courses.
• Passed all STAAR End-Of-Course (EOC) exams, including ELA I, ELA II, Biology, Algebra, and US History.
• Demonstrates strong academic performance and understanding of core subjects.
• Met at least one College, Career, Military Readiness (CCMR) indicator required for graduation.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in literacy and math skills, capable of effectively tutoring younger students.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage professionally and empathetically with elementary scholars, families, and school personnel.

Experience

• Preferred experience in tutoring, mentoring, or working with elementary-age students.
• Participation in academic enrichment programs, clubs, or community service activities is advantageous.

Commitment and Availability

Committed to improving educational outcomes for elementary scholars through dedicated intervention efforts.

Able to commit 5-10 hours per week during school hours for tutoring sessions and interventions.

Responsibility and Reliability

• Maintain a minimum 96% attendance rate at MNTHS.
• Responsible for maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality while working with students and school staff.
• Valid MNTHS parking permit, or ability to arrange transportation to assigned elementary school(s).
• Must meet all MISD Work Study and MNTHS Senior Schedule requirements.

Initiative and Adaptability

• Willingness to undergo intensive training in literacy intervention strategies and adapt tutoring techniques based on student needs and progress.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and administrators to align interventions with school curriculum and goals.

References

• Submit at least two (2) letters of recommendation from professionals in educational or mentoring roles, detailing qualifications, skills, relevant experiences, character, work ethic, reliability, and interpersonal skills in educational settings.

General Program Duties and Responsibilities

Professional Development

• Participate in campus-specific intensive training sessions on academic intervention strategies, assessment tools, and effective tutoring techniques.
• Adapt tutoring approaches based on scholar needs and feedback from teachers and administrators.
• Attend regular meetings with teachers and administrators to review scholar progress and adjust interventions as needed.

Implementation of Interventions

• Implement evidence-based literacy and math interventions for 3rd-grade scholars identified as below grade level.
• Conduct one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions focused on improving reading comprehension and math skills.
• Document intervention activities and scholar progress through regular assessments and data collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assist with instruction and interventions.

Timesheet Submission

• Submit accurate timesheets documenting hours spent on tutoring, intervention, and planning activities, including detailed descriptions of activities and outcomes achieved.
• Ensure timesheets are submitted on time to teachers for review and approval.

Transportation

MISD would incur no motor vehicle liability, so the student's employment would begin when the student arrives at the tutoring location. Driving will not be a part of the employment, and any driving would be on the student’s own time to get to and from the place of employment.  Students could be provided with release time from their campus, and agree that (1) transportation to the tutoring site was the responsibility of the tutor; and (2) the work starts when they sign in at the elementary campus.

This definition of the employment to exclude any commuting between locations would also assist in compliance with  U.S. Department of Labor regulations concerning the application of the federal youth employment provisions to the driving of motor vehicles contained at 29 CFR 570.52:

DRIVING - Under 17-Years of Age

No employee under 17 years of age may drive a motor vehicle on public roads as part of his or her job if that employment is subject to the FLSA.

DRIVING - 17 Years of Age

Seventeen-year-olds may drive on public roadways as part of their employment, but ONLY if all of the following requirements are met:

• The driving is limited to daylight hours;
• The 17-year-old holds a state license valid for the type of driving involved in the job performed;
• The 17-year-old has successfully completed a state-approved driver education course and has no record of any moving violations at the time of hire;
•  The automobile or truck does not exceed 6,000 pounds gross vehicle weight;
• The automobile or truck is equipped with a seat belt for the driver and any passengers and the employer has instructed the youth that the seat belts must be used when driving the vehicle; and

 The driving is only occasional and incidental to the 17-year-old's employment. This means that the youth may spend no more than one-third of his or her workday and no more than 20 percent of his or her work time in any workweek driving.

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