Elementary Math Interventionist - Lighthouse Connections Academy

Position Summary and Description

Working from our office in Southfield, Michigan, or a personal home office, the Academic Interventionist/Specialist will support LCA’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) using the Response to Intervention Framework (RTI).

The Academic Interventionist/Specialist coordinates the push-in and pull-out support in planning instruction and/or adaptation of the instructional program using the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model to facilitate student learning in accordance with district policies and state guidelines.

The Academic Interventionist/Specialist designs and implements specific strategies designed to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth in all students identified for academic intervention.

The Academic Interventionist/Specialist evaluates and measures the effectiveness of specific MTSS strategies and interventions in order to refine Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels of support.

• Supports teachers in developing and implementing classroom-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individual children and groups of children to enhance their acquisition of social/emotional and cognitive skills
• Facilitates the Student Support Team (SST) process with the principals, support staff, parents, and instructional staff
• Develops and uses instructional and behavioral support tools (Tier 2 Planning form, SST forms, functional behavior assessment and behavior management plans) effectively
• Gathers and organizes grade-level/subject area universal assessment tools and develops assessments for progress monitoring purposes for all teachers
• Implements and tracks all Tier 3 support for all identified students, designs systems and tools to measure its effectiveness, and refines strategies and support as needed to improve results
• Works with the Directors or Managers of Special Education and SST participants to facilitate eligibility for special education
• Schedules, organizes, and conducts RTI meetings in a virtual environment
• Plans and implements RTI professional development opportunities
• Maintains and updates on-line resources with RTI forms and information
• Facilitates data-driven conferences with teachers to effectively inform instruction during Professional Learning Community meetings
• Affords assistance in preparing and submitting the school improvement plans for struggling learners
• Affords assistance with managing IDEA and Section 504 activities that fall under Child Find requirements
• Affords assistance in producing required Federal, State and District reports in relation to general education interventions and Child Find responsibilities and ensures compliance with legislative mandates regarding intervention programs and documentation
• Develops and informs students of reasonable rules concerning classroom procedures and behavior and maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals
• Assesses the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Administers and analyzes standardized testing data and adjusts instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize probability of student success
• Builds effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and availability to students and parents
• Participates in professional growth and development, staying abreast of current research through continuing education, educational seminars, workshops, conferences, membership in professional organizations of the subject taught, and attendance at district-sponsored in-service opportunities
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrates respect for others

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification in the required subject matter and grade band
• Minimum of 5 years fulltime successful teaching experience in the required subject matter and grade band
• Michigan Residency Required
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support families
• Ability to work some overnight travel
• Ability to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication