Interventionist (.75 FTE)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education with certification in a related area and previous student teaching experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid South Carolina teaching certification to coincide with grade levels to be taught
• Actively pursuing the endorsement required by the Read to Succeed legislation

Credentials:

• Current government issued identification

Terms Of Employment

6 Hours/190 Days Certified Salary Scale

General Summary

Under general supervision prepares for, assesses and instructs individuals and small groups of students in support of the school Response to Intervention (RtI) program. Collaborates with administrators, instructional coaches, school counselors, school psychologists, parents, and teachers to identify ways to help struggling students and meet their learning styles.

Essential Functions

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Maintains appropriate documentation (reports, forms, data in software programs, etc.).
• Communicates with parents of students on their caseload prior to and throughout Tier II/III placement to address rationale for the program, address parent concerns and questions, and report on student growth.
• Selects and requests instructional aides, technology tools, equipment, and supplies needed for daily activities; provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, equipment and tools.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of student records, instructional efficiency and professional development.
• Operates general office and technology equipment to conduct daily activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

Responsible for supervision of students. Responsible for fidelity of interventions.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies.
• Must be able to access reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district that pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations.
• Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities.
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties.
• Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.
• Personal computer experience required.
• Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory.
• Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.
• Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines.
• Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee.
• Computer literacy required.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds such as boxes of materials.
• Sometimes pushes/pulls items such as furniture or boxes of materials.
• Regularly sits, stands, walks, talks, listens and/or reaches with hands and arms.
• Constantly attends to students.
• Occasionally lifts/moves items up to 25 pounds.
• Works in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Requires constant attention working with students.
• Physical demands are restricted to classroom and office work requiring occasional lifting/moving of items up to twenty-five pounds.
• Occasionally works irregular or extended hours.
• Requires frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

Work Environment

• Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Requires constant attention working with students.
• Physical demands are restricted to classroom and office work requiring occasional lifting/moving of items up to twenty-five pounds.
• Occasionally works irregular or extended hours.
• Requires frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.
• Work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.