Interventionist

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement a systematic process of instructional and behavioral interventions that complies with the required three tier system
• Assist teacher support groups in analyzing student work and help coordinate the implementation of appropriate intervention strategies
• Participate as a part of the district intervention team in implementing a system of universal screening in reading and mathematics for all students in grades K-12
• Conduct ongoing staff development for teachers and administrators in the areas of baseline screening and instructional interventions
• Attend Teacher Support Team meetings at each school
• Assist principals and staff members in analyzing data as the basis of prescriptive interventions and the application of differentiated instructional strategies
• Accurately record and track student intervention data
• Insure that interventions in the assigned school are carried out with fidelity as prescribed
• Educate parents and community members on instructional and behavioral intervention practices in the district
• Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work location and notifies supervisor of impending absence in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties/responsibilities appropriate to student intervention differentiated instruction and/or content training needs off the staff and district

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of three years experience as a classroom teacher and appropriate certification from the State of Mississippi
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all staff members to plan and implement appropriate instructional interventions
• Knowledge of the state-adopted academic content standards and frameworks
• Knowledge of analyzing data as the basis for instructional decisions
• Ability to use technology effectively
• Strong organizational skills in scheduling interventions tracking individual student progress teacher and parent meetings and data application
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Leadership qualities in the area of staff development and demonstration lessons
• Knowledge of current educational research in the area of response to interventions
• Experience in working with multiple grade levels and differentiated instruction
• Demonstrated commitment to personal professional growth