Grades 3-6 Interventionist Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION Westhampton Elementary School Grades 3-6 Intervention Teacher QUALIFICATIONS: Massachusetts Teaching Certificate/License REPORTS TO: Principal, District Curriculum Coordinator and Superintendent JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Instructional Responsibilities: Provides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for math or reading support services in individual and/or small group settings. Uses identified needs to guide the learning process toward student achievement of the district’s content standards. Using students' formal and informal assessment data, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects. Uses a variety of manipulatives and hands-on activities to support content standards and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Creates classroom environment and research-based program of study that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Can provide both in-class and out-of-class instruction and work productively with classroom teachers to provide differentiated instruction for all students. Classroom Responsibilities: Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, administrative guidelines, or specific program requirements. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom fairly and justly. Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms. Conducts or participates in needed parent conferences. Assessment Responsibilities: Conducts student assessments to identify those eligible for intervention services, plan instruction, and/or assist staff members in learning various assessment techniques. Assess the accomplishments of students regularly and provide progress reports as required. Demonstrates a relentless focus on the effective use of time. Collaborates, as needed, with appropriate school personnel regarding students who may need specialized interventions. Professional Development Responsibilities: Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through professional development activities. Participates in discussions or activities focused on using research to improve math. Participates in staff development focused on the delivery of intervention and assessment. Other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee. District CORI and Fingerprint check are required before employment begins