Director of Academic Intervention
- Employer
- Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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Job Details
Position Type:
Administration/Academic Director
Date Posted:
5/12/2021
Location:
42850 - St. Mary of the Angels School
Date Available:
08/11/2021
Closing Date:
06/30/2021
St. Mary of the Angels School
JOB BRIEF
JOB TITLE: Director of Academic Intervention
DEPARTMENT: Academics and Student Services DATE 05/12/2021
St. Mary of the Angels School Mission: To receive each child as a unique gift, collaborating with parents to cultivate the intellectual, moral, and spiritual talents of each child, enabling the child to direct his emotions as a respectful son or daughter, a generous and loyal friend, and a responsible high school student who has the courage to live his Catholic faith among peers in service to God, family, and country.
JOB SUMMARY: Under the collaboration of school administration and direction of the Principal & Pastor, the Director of Academic Interventionist's primary function is to assist students who are achieving below grade-level expectations in the areas of reading and/or mathematics. This person acts as an advocate for students who are in need of assistance in acquiring skills necessary to academic success. This teacher's responsibilities include leading all meetings of the school Teacher Assistance Team; and teaching, coaching, leading, and overseeing all interventions designed by this Team. He or she must be familiar with the MTSS (Multi-tiered System of Support) Model and with planning and implementing effective Response to Intervention (RtI) strategies. He or she must be willing to assume a leadership role in assessing students and in designing programs and services to meet their individual needs. The Director of Academic Interventionist must be an excellent communicator who is willing and able to involve parents and classroom teachers in supporting the modifications and accommodations designed to assist their children.
The responsibilities of the Director of Academic Interventionist include, but are not limited to:
Position Purposes
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the successful candidate will:
-serve as a positive role model and support the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church at all times.
-create an inclusive learning environment within his or her classroom and school.
-create a faith-focused and vibrant Catholic culture within his or her classroom that is emphasized through the candidate's words, deeds, manners of dress, and actions.
-integrate religion within lessons.
-facilitate student success and growth in faith formation, academics, and interpersonal skills.
-implement diocesan-approved curricula with fidelity
-document teaching and student progress, activities, and outcomes
-differentiate instruction to address specific educational needs of individual students
-create a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment
-regularly provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals in academic areas.
-collaborate with classroom teachers to design individualized lessons to build key reading and language skills.
-lead and oversee all school RtI and Teacher Assistance Team activities
Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications Profile
Education
Administration/Academic Director
5/12/2021
42850 - St. Mary of the Angels School
08/11/2021
06/30/2021
St. Mary of the Angels School
JOB BRIEF
JOB TITLE: Director of Academic Intervention
DEPARTMENT: Academics and Student Services DATE 05/12/2021
St. Mary of the Angels School Mission: To receive each child as a unique gift, collaborating with parents to cultivate the intellectual, moral, and spiritual talents of each child, enabling the child to direct his emotions as a respectful son or daughter, a generous and loyal friend, and a responsible high school student who has the courage to live his Catholic faith among peers in service to God, family, and country.
JOB SUMMARY: Under the collaboration of school administration and direction of the Principal & Pastor, the Director of Academic Interventionist's primary function is to assist students who are achieving below grade-level expectations in the areas of reading and/or mathematics. This person acts as an advocate for students who are in need of assistance in acquiring skills necessary to academic success. This teacher's responsibilities include leading all meetings of the school Teacher Assistance Team; and teaching, coaching, leading, and overseeing all interventions designed by this Team. He or she must be familiar with the MTSS (Multi-tiered System of Support) Model and with planning and implementing effective Response to Intervention (RtI) strategies. He or she must be willing to assume a leadership role in assessing students and in designing programs and services to meet their individual needs. The Director of Academic Interventionist must be an excellent communicator who is willing and able to involve parents and classroom teachers in supporting the modifications and accommodations designed to assist their children.
The responsibilities of the Director of Academic Interventionist include, but are not limited to:
- identifying students in need of small group or individual literacy or mathematics interventions through the use of assessment data
- screening students to establish proper reading and math placement.
- providing small group or individual interventions and supports to address identified student needs.
- assessing student progress regularly and using assessment results to improve subsequent instruction.
- providing coaching to instructional staff by acting as a resource to classroom teachers and content-area specialists.
- assisting teachers in organizing their academic programs, selecting materials, implementing teaching techniques, and in designing their instructional services to meet the special needs of individual students.
- presenting demonstration lessons in the teaching of reading and/or math instructional strategies as requested or required.
- providing professional development support in the implementation of research-based best practices.
- working with teachers and other educators to develop and implement plans that meet the needs of all students.
- maintaining frequent communication with the school principal and parents regarding student growth data.
- regularly conferring with the principal regarding the needs of students and academic programs.
- working cooperatively with representatives of Chicago Public School District 299 to maximize student services.
- successfully converting the IEPs (Individual Education Plans) to ISPs (Individual Service Plans) for students who enter the school from public schools.
Position Purposes
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the successful candidate will:
-serve as a positive role model and support the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church at all times.
-create an inclusive learning environment within his or her classroom and school.
-create a faith-focused and vibrant Catholic culture within his or her classroom that is emphasized through the candidate's words, deeds, manners of dress, and actions.
-integrate religion within lessons.
-facilitate student success and growth in faith formation, academics, and interpersonal skills.
-implement diocesan-approved curricula with fidelity
-document teaching and student progress, activities, and outcomes
-differentiate instruction to address specific educational needs of individual students
-create a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment
-regularly provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals in academic areas.
-collaborate with classroom teachers to design individualized lessons to build key reading and language skills.
-lead and oversee all school RtI and Teacher Assistance Team activities
Essential Functions
- Serves as a model of the Catholic faith in words, actions, speech, and demeanor.
- Develops and administers school curricula consistent with diocesan goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates these plans into learning experiences that best utilize available time for instruction
- Differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles and needs.
- Conducts ongoing assessments of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit the individual student's needs; including students with special needs;
- Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as in administrative regulations and procedures of the Office of Catholic Schools - Archdiocese of Chicago.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and to learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district and school procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in student education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and diocesan policies
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Collaborates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum.
- Participates in faculty meetings and on committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional resources, supplies, and equipment.
- administers standardized tests, benchmark assessments, and other assessments in accordance with diocesan assessment guidelines.
- understands and adheres to all principles and tenets of the Catholic faith
- maintains a lifestyle, both within and outside of the school environment, that is in full accord with Church teachings.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy in reading, mathematics, and Special Education.
- Knowledge and practice of the Catholic faith.
- Knowledge of elementary school Reading / Language Arts and Mathematics curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis procedures, and the formulation of data-informed interventions.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers and to assist them in differentiating instruction.
- Ability to document and communicate student progress.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to reflect upon and to self-evaluate performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to clearly communicate with all constituents including (but not limited to); administration of St. Mary Immaculate Catholic School, pastors, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parents.
Qualifications Profile
- Certification/Licensure: The candidate must hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
- Certification in Reading and/or Special Education is desirable, as is an endorsement in ELL.
- Advanced study and/or an endorsement in reading is a plus.
- Previous experience in utilizing differentiation strategies to meet the instructional and social-emotional needs of individual learners is preferred.
- Exceptional classroom management and communication skills are essential to success in this role.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Reading, Special Education, Elementary Education, or a related discipline.
- A Master's Degree in a related area is preferred
- Possession of a Special Education (LBS1), ELL, or Reading Endorsement is preferred.
- Previous experience in teaching and assessing reading and mathematics at the K-8 levels is a plus.
- Experience in a teacher leadership role is a plus.
- Experience in administering benchmark assessments and in using this data to drive student instruction is preferred.
- This is a full-time (benefited) position.
Company
The Archdiocese of Chicago School System is the largest Catholic school system in the United States. It is the largest private school system in the country. It serves the city of Chicago as well as Cook and Lake Counties, has approximately 70,000 students in its approximately 200 schools. The AOC schools have been the recipient of the greatest number of Blue Ribbon Awards of any school system in the nation. Our Catholic Schools are a living response to the church’s mission and they work with parents/guardians as partners in the academic education and faith development of their children. AOC Catholic Schools are accredited by the Archdiocese and the State of Illinois.
Company info
- Website
- https://www.applitrack.com/archchicago/onlineapp/
- Telephone
- 312-534-5231
- Location
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835 N. Rush
Chicago
IL
60611
US
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