What are the responsibilities and job description for the Response to Intervention Specialist - Grant Funded position at Newport News Public Schools?
This position is Grant Funded. There is no guarantee of employment when the grant ends.
Job Summary
Position is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the processes and requirements for the division’s Response to Intervention programs. Position coordinates local, state and national testing programs at the building level. Position coordinates intervention programs and maintains records for identified students. Position works with central office personnel to identify, manipulate, and share data related to student achievement
Essential Duties
1. Analyzes student achievement and assessment data with administrators, leadership teams, and teachers to determine effectiveness of curriculum implementation.
2. Provides staff development in data analysis techniques.
3. Maintains database of state-approved, research-based instructional strategies and programs to address failure to respond to instruction.
4. Leads the identification of students for referral through a tiered instructional program.
5. Assists teaching team with development of supplementary instruction at Tiers I, II, and III through a collaborative problem-solving process based on data showing failure to respond to previous instructional approaches. Facilitates the development, implementation, and monitoring of Student Intervention Plans (CS-1).
6. Monitors responsiveness to supplementary instruction at Tier I, II, and III through administration of a variety of assessments including observation data charting and report results to instructional team.
7. Collaborates with teachers to refer students who are non-responsive to Tier III intervention for an individualized, comprehensive evaluation.
8. Coordinates building-level testing procedures and protocols for local, state and national testing.
9. Assists building administrators in analyzing data related to national, state, and local assessments.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required)
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree and be eligible for a Virginia teaching license (Master’s degree preferred). Must have completed a minimum of three years of exemplary teaching experience at the elementary level. Must possess knowledge of working with data from various types of student assessments, including assessments required by the State of Virginia. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with school colleagues, administrators, and students.
To view the full job description, please use the link below:
https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Response_Intervention_Specialist_SIG_Grant_Funded.pdf
***This position is grant funded. The funding will end on June 30, 2025 should the school exit federal identification.***
