Academic Intervention Specialist

About the role

The Academic Intervention Specialist supports the implementation of interventions and professional development aspects of the academic component of the District's and building's comprehensive plan. The position goal is to assist with the analysis of student assessment data, monitoring of intervention programs, and providing support to teachers.

Responsibilities

• Provides support in analyzing student assessment data.
• Makes observations in intervention programs by supporting teachers.
• Implements interventions to students.
• Models lessons when appropriate.
• Researches and provides assistance in obtaining intervention materials.
• Encourages and emotionally supports teachers.
• Works towards meeting identified District and building improvement goals.
• Develops and maintains a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers.
• Aids building and classroom level educators in implementing challenging and rigorous curriculum based on the Pennsylvania Core Curriculum Content Standards.
• Utilizes student work and assessment results as rationale and evidence to assist teachers in making decisions about instructional activities.
• Maintains all relative paperwork consistently and in an appropriate manner.
• Develops a schedule that is appropriate and equitable to teachers within the schools.
• Participates in professional development activities to build capacity as a resource for schools and to model professional behavior.
• Prepares materials for use by the teachers, department, and school.
• Attends PDE initiated workshops.
• Collaborates with administration to plan and facilitate PD for all staff members.
• Performs duties as assigned by the MTSS Coordinator and/or Chief Instructional Services Officer.

Qualifications

• Level II instructional certificate preferred; Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Preferably a minimum of 10 years of successful/satisfactory teaching; otherwise qualified candidates may satisfy experience component through a Central Office assessment of demonstrated educational leadership.
• Demonstrated desire to assume additional responsibility and pursue career advancement.
• Demonstrated willingness to assume leadership positions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of elementary and/or secondary curriculum and subject matter.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize as appropriate.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Prowess in effectively presenting to adults in a learning/coaching environment.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with administrative, professional, and non-professional staff, with a particular emphasis on building capacity amongst professional colleagues.

Evaluation

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949, as amended. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Terms of Employment

This is a full-time (10-month) exempt position. Salary and benefits are determined by the REA collective bargaining agreement.