Position Type:
Elementary Teaching Positions/ Academic Intervention Teacher

Date Posted:
9/22/2020

Location:
Lincoln Middle School
(High-Needs School)

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until Filled

TITLE : Academic Intervention Teacher CLASSIFICATION: Certified:
FLSA: Exempt (Executive) DEPARTMENT: Curriculum
SALARY : Local 1220 contract WORK YEAR: 180 days
REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee

DESCRIPTION :

Under the general direction of the Principal or Designee, the Academic Intervention Teacher monitors and supports the academic readiness of students. The Academic Intervention Teacher will provide "real time" pull-out research-based interventions in the core curricular areas to students that are currently below grade level based on analysis of NWEA, and other assessment data. In addition, the Academic Intervention Teacher will collaborate with parents, teachers, social workers, and others who support students in order to attend to the social, personal and academic needs of the students. An intervention teacher provides detailed documentation of student progress and develops supplementary education that serves as a companion to the core curriculum. Assessment of student potential and recommendations for further services is a regular duty of an intervention teacher. The Academic Intervention Teacher will create networks of support for underperforming students with the purpose of improving academic outcomes and increasing life opportunities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor 's or Master's degree
• Illinois Professional Educator License with Elementary Self-Contained and/or Middle School Math, Science, Language Arts or Social Science endorsements
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with school students from low-income homes to improve academic success
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other professionals to build partnerships
• Experience with integrating Technology skills to deliver instruction

KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

1. Illinois Common Core Learning Standards
2. Academic evaluation and data collection methods
3. School Improvement
4. Best Practices in the delivery of curriculum and instruction
5. Content Area to be taught
6. Effective Classroom Management
7. Federal and State laws regarding special education

Ability to:

1. Deliver instruction in a manner that improves student achievement
2. Implement intense student support
3. Collect and manage data related to student progress
4. Monitor and support student safety
5. Communicate effectively orally and in writing
6. Work collaboratively in a team environment with teachers and other stakeholders

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: (May not include all duties performed)

Provide written lesson plan in accordance with the objectives of the instructional program

Establish high expectations for learning for all students and make sure students are aware of expectations

Gather, organize, and interpret assessment data on students

Utilize best instructional practice strategies and research based-intervention curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of the students

Analyze existing student achievement data and administer student assessment and progress monitoring instruments as needed to aid in progress monitoring of students

Serve on the building level MTSS team and participate in data analysis meetings. Provide leadership for these meetings in collaboration with the building administrator

Collaborate with classroom teachers, building administrators, and parents when designing the MTSS interventions

Maintain accurate student records, parent communications records and student progress data reports as required by school and district policy

Attend professional development opportunities that promote improved instructional strategies and support researched-based resource material needed to implement the intervention program successfully and support/maintain professional growth.

Follow district guidelines and policies

Maintain proper professional conduct as defined in the Employee Handbook

Use available technology to enhance instruction and achievement

Demonstrate competency in all subject areas taught

Provide evidence of student performance and progress

Establish and maintain rules and conduct and discipline that are consistent with District Policy and Procedures and that result in an environment conducive to learning

Adhere to policies and procedures regarding Special Education referrals, staffing, and conferences

Practice fairness in teacher-pupil relationships and exhibit an understanding and respect for students as individuals

Be punctual and regular in attendance to school and duty assignments

Exhibit a cooperative attitude and professionalism toward students, parents, community, and school personnel

Make appropriate use of professional preparation periods

Present an appearance that does not adversely affect the student's ability to learn

Communicate the academic progress, attendance, and conduct of students to their parents/guardians

Other duties as necessary to the position

WORKING CONDITIONS

Maintain effective critical thinking skills needed for making observations, reading and writing, communicating with others Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include frequent standing, siting, walking, occasionally required to lift up to 24 lbs.

HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

Frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting up to approximately 24 pounds