Intensive Intervention Specialist; Internal

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The Intensive Intervention Specialist provides targeted academic intervention and tutoring to middle school students participating in the District's 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program. The specialist works with small groups of students in reading or mathematics using specific intervention curriculum, instructional materials, and procedures identified by the District and 21st CCLC program.

The Intensive Intervention Specialist is responsible for providing consistent, high-quality intervention instruction; administering designated assessments and progress-monitoring measures; maintaining accurate student records; and working cooperatively with other 21st CCLC personnel to support student academic growth.

This position takes place outside of the regular school day and requires the employee to maintain a consistent before-school and/or after-school schedule for the duration of the intervention program.

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required. Appropriate experience working with middle school students in an educational, tutoring, intervention, or youth development setting may be considered.

Experience working with middle school students. Experience providing small-group or individualized academic instruction. Experience providing reading and/or mathematics intervention preferred. Experience implementing structured or research-based intervention curriculum preferred. Experience administering assessments and monitoring student academic progress preferred.

The position requires the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff; operate a computer and instructional technology; prepare and organize instructional materials; and provide instruction in a school setting. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must have a valid South Dakota teaching certificate. This position requires regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to maintain a consistent before-school and/or after-school work schedule. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of effective instructional practices for middle school students and targeted academic interventions, with the ability to implement structured curriculum and instructional procedures with fidelity. Responsibilities include providing effective small-group instruction, administering assessments, monitoring and accurately recording student progress, and communicating student needs or concerns to appropriate staff.

Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and classroom management skills are essential, as is the ability to build positive relationships with students, work cooperatively with staff and families, accept feedback, maintain student confidentiality, and effectively use technology for instruction, communication, assessment, and data management. Successful completion of all District employment requirements, including required background checks, is required.

• Provide targeted reading or mathematics intervention to middle school students participating in the 21st CCLC program.
• Work primarily with small groups of students requiring additional academic support.
• Implement the intervention curriculum, lessons, instructional materials, and procedures identified by the District and 21st CCLC program.
• Follow the established sequence, pacing, and instructional routines of the assigned intervention program.
• Provide explicit, focused instruction based on identified student needs.
• Maintain a strong instructional focus and maximize available intervention time.
• Communicate clear learning goals and expectations to students.
• Provide appropriate modeling, guided practice, feedback, and opportunities for independent practice.
• Reinforce previously taught skills and provide additional instruction when students demonstrate difficulty.
• Maintain fidelity to the assigned intervention while responding appropriately to individual student needs.

• Administer designated screening, diagnostic, formative, and/or progress-monitoring assessments as directed.
• Monitor student understanding during intervention sessions and adjust instructional support within the parameters of the assigned curriculum.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student assessment results and academic progress.
• Record student attendance and participation in intervention sessions.
• Maintain required student data using District or grant-designated systems, forms, or procedures.
• Review student performance information to identify areas of growth and continued need.
• Communicate student progress and concerns to appropriate 21st CCLC personnel.
• Assist program staff in determining whether students are making appropriate progress through the intervention.