Academic Intervention Specialist

Academic Intervention SpecialistClassification: REA Reports To: Building Principal Position Goal: To assist with the implementation of interventions and professional development aspects of the academic component of the District's and building's comprehensive planQualifications:Level II instructional certificate preferred; Master's Degree in Education or related field preferredPreferably a minimum of 10 years of successful/satisfactory teaching; otherwise qualified candidates may satisfy experience component through a Central Office assessment of demonstrated educational leadershipDemonstrated desire to assume additional responsibility and pursue career advancementDemonstrated willingness to assume leadership positionsDemonstrated knowledge of researched-based instructional strategies that engage all studentsDemonstrated thorough knowledge of elementary and/or secondary curriculum and subject matterStrong organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize as appropriateAbility to communicate effectively, both in writing and orallyProven ability to effectively present to adults in a learning/coaching environmentAbility to work effectively and cooperatively with administrative, professional, and non-professional staff, with a particular emphasis on building capacity amongst professional colleaguesEssential Functions:Provides support in analyzing student assessment dataMonitors intervention programs by providing support to the teachersImplements interventions to studentsModels lessons when appropriateProvides assistance in researching intervention materialsProvides encouragement and emotional support to teachersWorks positively toward meeting identified District and building improvement goalsDevelops and maintains a confidential, collegial relationship with teachersAssists building and classroom level educators in implementing challenging and rigorous curriculum based on the Pennsylvania Core Curriculum Content StandardsUses student work and assessment results as rationale and evidence to assists teachers in making decisions about instructional activitiesMaintains all relative paperwork consistently and in an appropriate mannerDevelops a schedule that is appropriate and equitable to teachers within the schoolsParticipates in professional development activities to build capacity as a resource for schools and to model professional behaviorPrepares materials for use by the teachers, department, and schoolAttend PDE initiated workshopsWork with administration to plan and facilitate PD for all staff membersPerform duties as assigned by the MTSS Coordinator and/or Chief Instructional Services OfficerTerms of Employment: Full-time (10-month) exempt position. Salary and benefits determined by the REA collective bargaining agreement.Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949, as amended The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.