Interventionist : K-8

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description – Fulfillment of Mission

The Roger Bacon Academy is an education management organization that manages multiple charter schools in southeastern North Carolina. Classical Charter Schools of Southport, located near Southport, NC is seeking outstanding applications for future openings for Interventionists. The position of Interventionist reports to the Headmaster.  This position is a 10-month position that follows the school academic calendar. 

The following mission outlines the expectations of all employees at the school level as well as employees of The Roger Bacon Academy in providing support to the schools:
Our understandings of humankind and our universe are expressed and communicated through all of our arts and sciences. Each method of expression – language, painting, music, mathematics, and science – has its rules and techniques for effectively communicating these ideas and understandings.
These rules and techniques are the bridges over which ideas must be communicated from one generation to the next.

Thus, our Mission is:
• To teach the rules and techniques for effective expression and communication in the arts and sciences.
• To communicate, by these arts and sciences, our understandings of the universe and our role in it.
• To instill a love of learning and discovery justifying a lifelong dedication to health, truth, and virtue.

Paramount for every job at every level on every campus is the fulfillment of this Mission.

Job Priorities

This Mission is furthered in accordance with the priorities observed in all aspects of school life: Safety, Character, and Scholarship and in unfailing adherence to the School Pledge.

Interventionist  – Job Responsibilities

Purpose:

The Interventionist provides direct instruction to students identified as eligible for academic services in individual, and/or small group settings.  The position supplements the Content Teacher in successfully preparing students with the knowledge and strategies they will need in order to master the curriculum and achieve a passing score on standardized tests.  To also help students learn skills that will contribute to their social development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructs students in a small group setting using content materials provided by academic coaches.

Uses identified needs to guide the learning process toward student achievement of school standards.

Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects using formal and informal assessment data obtained from students.  

Follow all rules, policies and procedures of The Roger Bacon Academy, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

Provides evidence of preparation and planning upon request of supervisor. 

Assess the accomplishments of intervention students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.

Encourage and reward positive behavior.

Attend grade level and staff meetings, serves on staff committees and carries out non-instructional duties as required as assigned.

Produce instructional data reports in accordance with calendar from Lead Teacher and Coaches.

Remain flexible and positive for any given assignment.

Qualifications

The Interventionist will have the following experience and attributes:

An Associate’s degree or proof of completion of at least two years of college credits in any field is required; focus in education and early childhood development desired.

Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Ability to perform clerical duties.

Ability to operate common office machines.

Ability to maintain basic files and records.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments.

Physical ability to lift/carry 20 lbs. and dexterity to perform the duties & responsibilities of the job.