Teacher Interventionist - Taft

Job Title

Provide support to students who are not proficient in reading in a small group setting or with individual students

Reading K-8, Reading 5-12, or Reading Specialist K-12

Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.

• Work with administration and counselors to identify students needing support.
• Supports and implements the district curriculum, standards, benchmarks and assessments.
• Provide strategies and academic support in math to help students close the achievement gap.
• Tutor students in a small group setting or work with individual students to improve reading skills.
• Collects data on student progress toward academic goals
• Communicate with teachers and counselors regarding student progress

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree in Education required. Experience in teaching reading in middle school preferred.

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students.

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.

Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

1. Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
2. Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance.
3. Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.
4. Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
5. Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team. 6. Won't shy from today's educational challenges.
7. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills. 8. Has a track record of success.
9. Works with great integrity.

Iowa Teaching Certification with an endorsement in content area required.

Ability to work independently. Flexibility in working with classroom teachers, families, and students. Good oral and written communication skills. Willingness to assume responsibility Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship with them. Enjoy working with young people. Ability to work well with others. Regular attendance Valid Iowa driver's license. A driving record satisfactory to the District and the District's insurance carrier.

Capable of representing the school in a professional manner, which includes but is not limited to confidentiality, communication skills, and dress. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls;

talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0
-24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes.

The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made too enable individuals with disabilities to…