SCMS Academic Reading Intervention Specialist Job Pryor Montana USA,Education / Teaching

Academic Reading Intervention Specialist

Department:
St. Charles Mission School

Report To:
School Principal

Job Code:
Exempt 9-month position

Salary Grade:
Certified Salary Schedule

Approved Date: 07/01/2022

Academic Intervention Specialist works extensively with students, both one-on-one or in small groups, to help them strengthen targeted reading and math skills. The goal is for these students to develop proficiency in the reading skills that contribute to their academic growth. The interventions will address the specific needs of a particular child when regular classroom instruction is not sufficient. This position is responsible for working with students in kindergarten through 4th grade, as well as periodically coaching teachers and support staff in reading strategies that can be used in the classroom.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Indicates the non-essential duties and responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts St. Labre’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Complete and pass Safe Environment for the Diocese of Great Falls/Billings

Partner with classroom teachers and school staff and actively engage in team-based planning and shared decision-making

Consult frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to reading instruction using a progress-monitoring instrument as a base

Develop daily, interactive lesson plans and activities that are based on the individual needs of the students

Regularly administer, as well as share results of, assessments or surveys which monitor a students abilities and attitudes towards learning and academic achievement

Work with teachers to diagnose reading strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials

Assist teachers and support staff in implementing the school's reading program

Participate in educational conferences, professional development seminars, and workshops

Work collaboratively with the classroom teachers and district personnel to coordinate reading and/or math instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students

Work with school administration to facilitate the coordination of reading and math program with the total curriculum

Must be willing to be trained in the school’s adopted reading intervention programs

Facilitate grade level PLC’s

Familiar with the RTI process and Tiered Instruction

Perform other responsibilities as many, from time to time, be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; and one to three years related experience and/or training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational and management skills

Superlative interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain materials of a high nature

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the general public

Ability to deal effectively with questions and problems, seeking assistance with needed

Willingness to continue professional courses as required according to school guidelines

Sensitivity to, and appreciation of Native American people and their cultures

Ability to teach moral and spiritual values to youth

Ability to serve as an appropriate…