Provides targeted Tier 2 literacy and math intervention for at-risk and struggling students. Delivers small-group instruction, administers pre- and post-assessments, tracks weekly academic progress, manages classroom participation, and communicates student development to teachers, curriculum specialists, and administrators. Participates in intervention team and student support meetings as needed.
JOB PURPOSE: The Academic Interventionist is responsible for providing high-quality literacy and math learning experiences to students identified as at-risk or struggling readers as part of Tier 2 targeted intervention.
UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF: Instructional Specialist/Curriculum Specialist
Essential Job Functions
- Implements scientific-based reading and math research strategies to enable students to develop the competencies and skills to be successful in reading and math.
- Identifies student needs through pre and post assessments.
- Provides small group instruction designed to motivate and meet the individual needs of students.
- Establishes and maintains standards of classroom management required to achieve effective participation in all activities.
- Evaluates academic growth of students through administering pre and post assessments and tracking weekly progress.
- Communicates student progress with teachers, curriculum specialists and administrators in order to help guide intervention and classroom instruction for individual students.
- Attends and assists with Intervention Team or SST meetings as needed.
Qualifications
- Must possess an earned Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university - preferably in a Math related field
- Must have successfully completed at least 30 units of coursework related to instruction, learning differences or child development (may have been part of the earned Bachelor’s degree program).
Certifications
- Must pass criminal background check
- Must show proof of negative TB test results
- Must complete CPR/First Aide certification and Child Abuse training within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
- Possess a general knowledge of instruction.
- Ability to conduct reading and math assessments as well as to gather and analyze data.
- Ability to use technology in the teaching/learning process.
- Ability to utilize basic keyboarding skills and software skills (eg: Microsoft Word and Excel).
- Possession of patience, flexibility and the ability to work well as a collaborative team member.
- Physical ability to bend over, stand and sit for periods of time.
- Reliable transportation to work.
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