Certificated Teacher - Interventionist

About the Role

This position provides supplemental intervention services to identified students who are at-risk of not meeting state reading and/or math standards. Services are designed in collaboration with classroom teachers and delivered preferably in the classroom or a designated intervention area. Small-group instruction is provided to students with similar academic needs, with individual instruction offered when appropriate based on the intervention team's recommendation. Research-based intervention programs and materials aligned with students' deficit areas are used. This certificated position is supervised by the building principal and funded by the Title I/LAP program.

Responsibilities

• Skillfully assess and diagnose student reading and math strengths and deficits to set academic goals and inform instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and the school intervention team to identify students most at-risk and not meeting state academic achievement standards.
• Determine, in collaboration with teachers and the intervention team, which intervention programs best meet students’ needs.
• Apply knowledge of the three levels of instruction and intervention in an MTSS model to decide the frequency and duration of interventions.
• Use a variety of research-based instructional strategies and methods to support students receiving intervention.
• Utilize progress monitoring tools to record student growth and adjust instructional programs as needed.
• Manage, analyze, organize, input, and report data to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention program and resulting student achievement.

Requirements

• Current Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).
• Three years of successful classroom teaching experience in relevant grade level and content area.
• Demonstrates predominantly distinguished marks as measured by the criteria set for teacher evaluation.
• Criminal background clearance.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with students in an intervention position.
• Deep understanding of the CEL5D instructional framework.
• Proven successful experience in an ethnically diverse school district.
• Knowledge of English language development.

Skills

• Provide an enthusiastic, caring, and positive learning climate that promotes high expectations, appropriate behavior, and successful learning.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies and methods appropriate for student learning needs.
• Effectively assess, diagnose, and progress monitor reading and math skills, and implement intervention strategies for student achievement.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Organize and set priorities, working independently with minimal supervision.
• Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate diverse student skills.
• Apply current trends and practices in education.
• Teach in a multicultural and mainstream setting.
• Use technology to enhance instruction.
• Provide guidance and assistance to students while being fair and consistent.
• Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner.
• Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently.
• Speak, read, and follow written or verbal communications.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with district staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including confidentiality.
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Cultural Competence and Equity

• Knowledge and awareness of own cultural identity and how it influences behavior, with a desire to learn about others' cultural identities.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for the district’s commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual while celebrating their group cultural heritage.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to reach above and below shoulders and bend/twist at the waist.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly works in indoor conditions and near video displays.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Schedule

This is a school-year position.

Benefits

This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE: medical, dental, vision, wellness leave, life insurance, retirement, and professional development dollars.

Pay

Compensation follows the Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) Salary Schedule.