title i interventionist - Wichita Falls, TX , USA, United States - ResponsiveEd

Description

Position Summary:

The campus Title I Interventionist/Engagement Specialist provides specialized instruction and intervention to identified students struggling in core content areas, monitors student progress through quantitative and qualitative measures, and provides recommendations regarding adjustments to student instructional plans. This position will also assist in coordinating campus-wide activities by serving as a liaison between the school administrators, faculty, staff, students' parents and families, the community, and district leadership. This key position will improve communication between the school and the students' parents and families; promote parent and family engagement in their children's education, help increase attendance, truancy prevention; and encourage greater community involvement in the school.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas Teacher's certification
• Valid Texas ESL certification (preferred)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of Texas Assessment Program, district curriculum, and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the RtI process and district documentation process
• Demonstrate a deep knowledge of intervention techniques and programs to accelerate skill development
• Ability to use computers proficiently for word processing, development of presentations, letters and record keeping
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide daily focused instruction in small group settings in a push-in or pull-out model to support struggling students with making accelerated progress.
• Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining progress monitoring records and anecdotal information in order to effectively measure student progress while participating in given interventions.
• Use a variety of assessments and monitoring tools to help diagnose and prescribe individual students needs as well as monitor the progress of individual students daily and throughout the year.
• Participate in all required professional development and district level meetings. The Title I
• Interventionist is charged with acquiring the knowledge, skills, technology skills, and instructional intervention strategies necessary to effectively impact student achievement.
• Work collaboratively with district content area specialists and program directors.
• Meet regularly with the school administration to keep them abreast of student progress.
• Actively pursue opportunities for life-long learning and professional growth.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies.
• Other duties related to the improvement of student achievement as determined by the director.
• Work with the Campus Director to facilitate meetings and training sessions for staff and parents, based on identified needs to improve overall academic performance.
• Maintain organized records of all meetings, activities, materials, and correspondence related to Parent and Family engagement.
• Assist with meeting DIP/CIP goals objectives in regards to academics and attendance.
• Process truancy notifications.
• Hold truancy parent meetings.
• Establish a minimum of three community partnerships.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Responsive Education Solutions does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equipment Used:

• Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, presentation equipment, copy machines, etc.)
• Intermediate skill in Data Entry, Database, Presentation, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing
• Google suite of applications
• Video conferencing technology

Physical / Environmental Factors:

• Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Must be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making.
• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner. Observe all safety precautions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Federal Grant-funded Position Notice: This is a grant-funded position and employees in grant-funded positions are hired only for the duration of the grant. Grant funded-employment is conditioned and contingent upon receipt of a full level of grant funding. If there is reduction in the grant funding or the grant funding ceases, the employment position may be reduced or terminated by ResponsiveEd Texas.