Academic Intervention Specialist

Position Title: Academic Intervention Specialist

Classification: REA

Reports To: Building Principal

Position Goal: To assist with the implementation and professional development aspects of the academic component of the District’s comprehensive multi-tier system of supports (MTSS).

Qualifications

• Level II instructional certificate required; Master’s Degree in Education or related field preferred of 5 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
• Proven ability to effectively present 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
  
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:

• Supports the building principal in the organization and school-wide implementation of MTSS protocols.
• Provides support in analyzing student assessment data.
• Monitors intervention programs by collecting and reviewing student data to determine the effectiveness of those programs and to support staff in making changes, as needed.
• Provides intervention instruction to small groups of students, as needed.
• Collaborates with the administration to research and provide feedback about new and existing intervention programs.
• Works positively toward meeting identified District and building improvement goals.
• Develops and maintains a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers.
• Assists building and classroom level educators in implementing challenging and rigorous curriculum based on the Pennsylvania Core Content Standards
• Uses 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.
• Participates in professional development activities to build capacity as a resource for schools and to model professional behavior.
• Work with administration to plan and facilitate professional development for all staff members.
• Perform duties as assigned by the administration.
  
  

EVALUATION: 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. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.