What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Interventionist Teacher position at York School District One?
Qualifications:
- South Carolina certification as required for the position
- Minimum of five years teaching experience at the elementary/middle level or in specialized reading or math programs with elementary/middle-level students
- Documented evidence of data analysis used to develop student intervention plans
- Documented evidence of student’s meeting or exceeding student projected growth on Reading and Math MAP testing (or comparable academic performance testing)
- Skills in computer word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
- Excellent skills in accurate record-keeping and written and oral communications
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
- Candidates must be willing to participate and successfully complete Reading Recovery teacher training. Completed applications must be submitted to the Reading Recovery Training Center, Clemson University. A teacher in training will work individually with four reading recovery children per round for part of the day.
Reports To: Principal
Job Goal
- To plan and implement intervention instruction using various data sources to determine the focus of individual and group instructional plans
- To implement individualized intervention plans to aid students in meeting Reading and Math MAP growth goals
Performance Responsibilities
- Teach targeted literacy and/or math intervention to small groups of students daily using research-based strategies and resources.
- Meet regularly with the teachers to collaborate regarding the strategies and methods used to address the reading, literacy, and math needs of students receiving interventions
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities related to literacy as assigned by the supervisor.
Specific Job Requirements
- Possess and utilize excellent teamwork skills
- Accept delegated responsibilities willingly
- Able to work under occasional stress
- Demonstrate a high level of initiative in job performance
- Communicate effectively with a diverse community
Terms of Employment:
190 days per school year; salary and work year to be established by the Board
Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.
York School District One is an equal opportunity employer
York School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, handicap, sex, age, alienage or national origin as required by applicable state and federal laws.
