Academic Interventionist - SEIU 517M

Academic Interventionist

Saginaw Public Schools Academic Interventionists are responsible for assisting with the delivery of instructional services for eligible students in the remedial Title I program. Responsibilities include instruction of students, student discipline, planning, preparation of materials, testing and record keeping.

The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

Knowledge of effective methods and techniques for working with children

Knowledge of stages of child development and learning styles

Knowledge of pertinent software applications

Skilled in operating standard office equipment

Skilled in preparing and maintaining accurate records

Ability to schedule activities and/or meetings

Ability to gather and/or collate data

Ability to solve problems by identifying issues and creating action plans

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work with constant interruptions

Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral

Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and/or walk, may be required to lift up to 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Adapt lessons to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives

Administer tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. to support teachers in the instructional process

Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments to practice and/or reinforce learning concepts and assist students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standards

Confer with teachers and/or parents by providing input into the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing/modifying students' objectives

Implement, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans to assist the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study

Maintain classroom equipment, work area, students' files/records to identify required assistance and ensure a safe and positive learning environment

Perform record keeping and clerical functions to support the teacher and/or to provide necessary records/materials

Respond to emergency situations and immediately resolve safety concerns and/or direct concerns to appropriate personnel for resolution

Attend meetings and in-service presentations to acquire information relative to these job functions

Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor's Degree in Education or relevant field preferred

Associate's Degree in Child Development or relevant field required

Previous classroom experience preferred

Knowledge of Math/Science and Reading subject areas

Individual(s) will be expected to pass both a Math and Reading Test so as to be able to support students in grades K-8

School environment where there may be physical discomfort due to temperature, noise, and dust.