Instructional Interventionist; part-time- Excel Center Decatur

This is a part-time position on the southwest side of Indianapolis. The Instructional Interventionist supports academic achievement for students attending Excel Center, meeting students where they are. The Interventionist employs a student-centered approach effectively tailoring individual or small group instruction to students who are struggling academically. Duties include monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance. The position will work under the direct supervision of the leadership team who will oversee which students receive intervention as well as intervention strategies.

This position is funded by the ESSER grant to support the return to in-person instruction and school improvement goals while adhering to the Indiana State Standards.

• Partner with teachers, administration, and families to help identify best practices for the delivery of high-quality instruction to individual students and small groups that meet academic standards and measure progress towards student mastery of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills.
• Work with school personnel to implement and utilize identified research-based interventions that specifically focus on individual student needs.
• Participate in meetings with teachers, coaches, and administration to discuss student placement and progress.
• Assist with identifying students for placement in intervention groups.
• Maintain, track, and communicate relevant student performance documentation and data to set improvement and/or achievement goals and to drive future evaluation and feedback.
• Use data to provide instruction to students and to bring their skills to mastery.
• Provide diagnostic assessments for students as needed.
• Assist with student attendance keeping.
• Develop personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals.
• Reflect on prior goals and make adjustments to professional practice and goals.
• Work directly with staff to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
• Work with coaches and leadership staff to aid students’ progress toward graduation and postsecondary planning.
• Assist staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.
• Set and maintain a high-performance culture for staff and students.
• Participate in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.

• Degree and Credential Requirements - NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute. We believe in continuous learning and professional development.
• Tutoring Expertise
  - Has a good grasp of a variety of subjects with an ability to explain concepts easily to assist, ideally high school‑age students in an urban, nontraditional, and/or adult education setting, in achieving expected competencies in core academic skills. Creates, adapts, and delivers instructional materials to break up learning into steps.
• Academic Mindset
  - Possesses the essential mindset that all students can succeed. Is compelled to improve the outcomes and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
• Results‑Oriented
  - Is moved to recognize what results are important and what steps need to be taken to achieve goals or targets for self or others. Adept at effectively prioritizing multiple priorities.
• Communication Skills
  - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non‑verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
• Teamwork
  - Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting in order to achieve the required goals and outcomes. Contributes to creating a positive learning environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership.
• Adaptability
  - Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Technical Knowledge – Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems and…