The posting
BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Academic Interventionist
LOCATION: Lake Michigan Catholic Elementary
SUPERVISOR: Building Principal
STATUS: Part Time (18 hours per week)
FUNDING SOURCE: Title I(a)
JOB SUMMARY: The Interventionist is responsible for supporting students through the use of targeted interventions based on identified student needs, particularly in the areas of Reading and Math. The Interventionist will use best practice methods to develop individualized instruction in collaboration with classroom teachers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (required) with Math and/or Reading Endorsement (preferred)
- Knowledge of Common Core State Standards
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop intervention schedule based on student achievement data
- Utilize data to guide the planning of overall student intervention
- Implement small group literacy instruction based on identified needs
- Monitor student achievement progress
- Assist in promoting good student attendance and supervision
- Maintain student records
- Attend staff meetings and professional development activities
- Complete and submit weekly Personnel Activity Reports (PARs)
- Perform other duties as assigned as related to and allowed by legislation respective to the funding source
- Work with classroom teachers on best practices for literacy instruction
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously and to work harmoniously with other employees.
- Ability to work with students with many different learning styles.
- Be proficient in the use of technology.
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.
Terms of Employment:
Part Time Position - 18 hours per week
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Building Principal
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
State and Federally funded positions are contingent upon funding availability and need
