What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Interventionist Middle School position at The Colorado Springs School?
Roles and Responsibilities:
CSS is seeking an innovative and creative educator with a broad skill set in reading and math intervention. A successful candidate may specialize in either or both grade subject areas depending on their areas of expertise. This position reports directly to the Lower and Middle School Director and/or Assistant Division Director and will have a variety of responsibilities related to delivering the school program.
The position’s preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree (preferred) in the field of reading or math
- Experience teaching students from 6-8 grades in both a push-in and pull-out model
- Innovative mindset with strong skills in communication, collaboration, project-based learning, and technology
- Knowledge of learning disabilities, psycho-educational tests, reports, and assistive technology
- Knowledge of administering and interpreting assessments and test results, academic achievement, and diagnostic testing
- Proven success as a leader in program development
- Full understanding of differentiated instructional strategies across the curriculum
- Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
The Academic Interventionist will:
- Work with students in a variety of grade levels in math and/or reading based on current students' needs
- Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support students with different learning styles and teachers in their efforts to advance students with different learning needs
- Participate in data analysis in order to best plan for and meet student needs
- Develop and lead professional development courses for faculty about learning differences, needs, differentiation, and accommodations
- Observe and evaluate individual students displaying academic difficulties and assess their learning strengths and challenges
- Participate in classroom instruction as needed
- Direct one-on-one or small-group instruction
- Provide regular written student progress reports to the school and parents with assessment results and recommendations for diagnostic testing and remedial programs for learning-related issues
- Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of sessions, meetings, and assessments
- Initiate and schedule parent conferences as needed
- Coordinate and facilitate communication between the student, family, school, and other involved professionals (such as Cheyenne Mountain SD 12)
- Pursue professional development opportunities and/or attend conferences and professional meetings to remain current with industry trends
- Participate in committee, department, and staff meetings as well as school-sponsored events that would benefit from your area of expertise
- Be involved in the school community at large and participate in and contribute to a Community of Belonging in formal or informal ways
SALARY RANGE: $39,000 - $52,000 annually based on skills and experience. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to hr@css.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39,000 - $52,000