Academic Interventionist - Title - Specialized Student Services

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Part-time, 20 hours per week

$55,886.00 (prorated by FTE)

Certified Exempt, 187 workdays

• Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Available annually

$500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience

$65/hour of graduate level credits: BA +45 hours max, MA +60 hours max $1000 for advanced degrees

The academic interventionist will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum standards and objectives into meaningful learning experiences through instruction and indirectly through special area assignments. The teacher is responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of at-risk students in grades 7-12.

• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
• Provides or coordinates targeted academic intervention, tutoring, and credit recovery;
• Develops and monitors individualized academic and transition support plans;
• Supports students during school and placement transitions;
• Coordinates with school staff, caregivers, caseworkers, and district/community partners;
• Supports graduation, CTE, postsecondary, and workforce transitions.
• Considers the individual learning needs and abilities of students, as well as school and district learning goals, in preparation and utilization of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment documents
• Utilizes district-adopted resources in instructional planning and implementation
• Incorporates higher-level thinking strategies and real-life applications into lesson planning
• Creates instructional and assessment materials that align with learning objectives and method of instruction
• Monitoring attendance, grades, credits, and progress toward graduation
• Use available technology or instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences
• Continuously and accurately collects student achievement data using a variety of tools (e.g., tests, projects, demonstrations, checklists). Utilizes this information to make instructional and management decisions that will positively impact student achievement
• Establishes, supports, and administers positive classroom management in accordance with regulations
• Establishes positive and appropriate relationships with students and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning academic and behavioral progress
• Works with parents and school personnel representatives to provide an appropriate education for each student
• Produces, utilizes, and maintains student records that relate to student achievement, attendance, and discipline
• Provides a positive and safe environment that is conducive to learning
• Takes an active role in establishing and supporting school goals and resolving school concerns
• Communicates an expectation of success for all students
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certification
• Prior teaching experience
• Associate teacher, student teaching, or practicum experience

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every…