Secondary Academic Interventionist

Our MissionIt is the mission of the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union and its seven member schools to create a learning community in which each individual can achieve the highest standards of excellence in intellectual growth and and Learning at Twinfield Union SchoolAt Twinfield we design and implement high-quality instruction that is relevant to students lives and encourage them to take an active role in guiding their education. We live our values of being respectful responsible inclusive determined and engaged through all elements of instruction to strongly emphasize authenticity culture and relationships curiosity creativity and strive to ensure that all students are engaged and active learners within a culture of inclusion that values them as contributing members of our school community. We approach students through a lens of inquiry honoring their voices questions curiosity and creativity. We see school as an extension of our broader local and global communities where students have the opportunity to grapple with questions that are important both locally and globally creating active and engaged citizens. We prepare students to be leaders and contributors to their community and we ask educators to help students create and implement high-quality work that is rigorous and relevant. Position Overview : The Secondary Academic Interventionist provides targeted instructional support to students who require additional assistance in reading and mathematics. This position works collaboratively with classroom teachers special educators and support staff to design and implement interventions that promote academic growth close achievement gaps and ensure that all students meet grade-level Responsibilities : Provide small group and one-on-one instruction in reading and math to students identified through assessment data and teacher data-driven decision-making to plan deliver and adjust interventions aligned with individual student with teachers to differentiate instruction and integrate effective intervention strategies within the general education and document student progress through formative and summative assessments maintaining accurate records of interventions and in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) meetings to review data and develop intervention classroom teachers by providing resources modeling instructional strategies and co-teaching when regularly with families regarding student progress and strategies to support learning at current knowledge of evidence-based practices in reading and math instruction intervention and to a positive and inclusive school climate that promotes academic success and student DutiesPlanning & PreparationEffectively integrates solid content knowledge into the curricula makes connections between the content and other parts of the student discipline(s) and develops relationships among topics and concepts in teaching plans and current best practices research and education laws into the teaching plans and practices to assure the most effective educational program for our knowledge and understanding of students including : intellectual social and emotional characteristics of age group; students varied approaches to learning; student skills and knowledge; student interests and cultural heritage; student economic influences; and student family school and community and integrates instructional goals that are valuable clearly stated measurable and suitable for diverse students and that create opportunities for different types of and effectively utilizes all available school and district teaching and student resources to enhance instruction and coherent instruction (including learning activities instructional materials and resources instructional groups lesson and unit structure and the like) that reflect current best practices in the field and support the instructional and thoroughly assesses student learning using instructional goals; clearly communicates assessment criteria and standards to students; and effectively utilizes assessment results to plan for individuals and groups of student assessment information to assist the Special Educator in developing an effective standard based Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for those students who qualify for such EnvironmentCreates and maintains an environment of respect and a culture for learning that incorporates the importance of the content student pride in high quality work and high expectations for student and efficiently manages classroom procedures including instructional groups transitions materials and supplies handling and the performance of non-instructional productive effective and efficient use of paraeducators and volunteers in the positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS) to effectively manage student behavior by clearly communicating expectations monitoring student behavior at all times and successfully and respectfully responds to student effective student behavior support plan as organizes classroom furniture and other physical resources to promote learning safety and a safe learning environment for all students. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and directions and procedures clearly accurately and effectively both in spoken and written utilizes questioning and discussion techniques in the classroom to promote student participation and to successfully engage students in the and appropriately engages students in learning to maximize student comprehension of the lesson through representation of content activities and assignments instructional groupings instructional materials and resources structure and pacing and the like. Provides accurate substantive construction specific and timely feedback on student progress and performance to students parents and other professionals as needed or flexibility and responsiveness to student needs by effectively scaffolding the lesson persistently seeking thoughtful alternative approaches / strategies / resources and successfully accommodating students questions or interests to enhance student learning. Other Professional Responsibilities : Accurately and thoroughly assesses a lessons effectiveness and the extent to which it achieved its goals and effectively modifies the lesson plan for future use to enhance student the school principal in planning and evaluating curriculum effectiveness and identifying program and implements an effective system to maintain accurate complete and confidential student records including student completion of assignments student progress in learning and other non-instructional and submits accurate complete timely and effective reports as required by law district policy and / or administrative effectively with parents to keep families informed of the instructional programs and individual student progress and effectively responds to parent concerns and engages families to help meet the educational needs of the student. Means of communication may include annual open house conferences weekly newsletters sessions for program discussion and other individual meetings as effectively cooperatively and respectfully with supervisors colleagues and other professionals and outside in EST / MTSS functions including (but not limited to) meetings developing referral processes screening referred students providing supplemental support and consulting services as participates in school events workshops in-service meetings teacher trainings building level staff meetings district meetings and other school and district committees / projects making substantial out and actively participates in opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and teaching skills to support district goals and school action / strategic plans and / or as may be directed by the School abreast of current best practices research findings and other developments in the field. Actively participates in assisting and supporting other educators and administrators in the school and / or professionalism and considers Whats best for students in serving and advocating for students and in decision and assists in upholding and enforcing school rules administrative regulations and procedures policies and corresponding school district perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty satisfactorily in addition to the following : Education and Experience. A Bachelors degree and working knowledge of Vermonts Educational Standards required. Certificates Licenses Registrations. Holds or is eligible to hold a Vermont Teaching License. Holds the appropriate endorsement(s) and meets all the basic competencies and qualifications of the endorsement(s) as listed in the Regulations Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Skills. Ability to read analyze and interpret common educational and technical journals periodicals and procedures and regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents regulatory agencies or members of the community. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals that conform to school / district standards or regulations. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from administrators parents peers board members and the general Skills. Ability to interpret and use test results by applying math concepts such as standard error of measurement bands of confidence standard scores and percentiles. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule Skills and Experience. Good basic computer skills and experience with word processing programs required. Experience with Microsoft and Google and Interpersonal Skills. Ability to efficiently effectively and regularly communicate and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals including students peers subordinates supervisors parents and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to effectively handle stressful situations and resolve RequirementsThe work environment is in a mixed environment with moderate noise temperatures that are controlled and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality work is light / moderate work requiring exertion of up to 30 pounds of force to move or lift following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job : Standing for prolonged periodsSitting for prolonged periodsRepetitive motions with the hands wrists or fingersRepetitive motions with force on the back or lower bodyAbility to feel grasp or hold objects by handDiscernment of colors visuallyDiscernment of letters or numbersDiscernment of objects under low light or distant conditionsUnderstanding and communicating in spoken languageUnderstanding and communicating in written languagePerception of soundsMaking decisions using logic and rational thinkingTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made as required by law to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job Union School and Caledonia Central Supervisory Union assure equal opportunity and public access in all their employment and service policies. Twinfield and CCSU do not discriminate in hiring programs or policies on the basis of race color creed religion ancestry national origin age disability sex marital status or sexual orientation.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Presentation Skills,Project / Program Management,Organizational skills,Ellucian,Records Management,Academic Advising,LMS,Teaching,Program Development,Public Speaking,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1