Interventionist- ELA, grades TK-8 iLEAD Hybrid at Acton

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Interventionist 

REPORTS TO: Program Director and or Designee

CLASSIFICATION:   Certificated/Exempt

WHO WE ARE                                                                                                 (ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW)

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY                                                                                                 (POSITION OVERVIEW)

The Interventionist Instructor is responsible for supporting learner outcomes for identified at promise learners. The Interventionist provides individual or small group instruction to learners who are struggling to meet grade level content standards, develops materials and lesson plans, and evaluates and assesses learner performance. The interventionist will also meet with learners/families and educational Facilitators, interpret progress, and inform pertinent parties about learner strengths, weaknesses, and progress. The focus of the intervention specialist is to develop a learner-centered intervention system that effectively works to close the achievement gap. The goal of the intervention specialist is to ensure that learners are able to master grade level standards and curriculum.

WHAT YOU WILL DO                                                                          (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Support staff and perform duties as assigned and outlined by the directors.

• Respond to all emails and communication within 24 hours during the school week.

• Provides high-quality academic instruction to learners identified as eligible for academic services in individual or small groups.

• Provide instruction through an online platform effectively; provide in-person instruction/workshops, as needed.

• Gather, compile, and disaggregate data; link data to learning and instruction.

• Use data to provide differentiated instruction to learners and to bring their academic skills to grade level.

• Create lesson plans and resources for one-on-one instruction or small group instruction.

• Collaborate with educational facilitators, administration, and families to help identify best practices for individual and small groups of learners.

• Use identified research-based interventions that focus specifically on individual learner needs.

• Maintain data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of learner performance and progress.

• Provide data to school teams and participate in decisions about learner progress.

• Communicate with educational facilitators, administration, and families regarding learner progress.

• Participate in meetings with educational facilitators, administration, and families to discuss learner placement and progress.

• Provide diagnostic assessments for learners as needed.

• Provide input for program development.

• Create and maintain a schedule of academic intervention classes.

• Support the total school program by observing curricular and extracurricular learner activities.

• Follow up with learners who exit the interventionist program.

• Complete other duties as defined by the Director(s) of the program or other school leaders.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.

• Work in a collaborative, team-based, and innovative environment.

• Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.

• Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.

• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

• Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seek to understand, and develop multiple solutions to find the best answer.

• Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.

• Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, and work towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team.

• Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.

• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge, skills, and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities

• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicating with others to exchange information. 

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

• When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by p