Intervention Coordinator - New Orleans, United States - ReNEW Schools

Description

Job Description

#1 Performing Open-Enrollment Network in New Orleans

#1 Academic Growth in Louisiana

ReNEW Schools seeks an experienced Intervention Coordinator(IC). Intervention Coordinators are to lead all aspects of the school's Tier 2 and Tier 3 academic and behavioral/social-emotional intervention programming comprehensively. The Intervention Coordinator is part of the school-based leadership team and works closely with teachers, culture teams, and school administrators while developing and leading a high-performing team of interventionists who provide services that accelerate student learning.

The IC sets the vision for excellent intervention and coaches and develops staff to reach high standards of intervention delivery, data analysis, and comprehensive student problem-solving. The ideal candidate has held leadership positions within a school and coached adults.

ReNEW Schools is committed to executing healthy, robust student support systems. The Intervention Coordinator is critical to executing interventions and identifying students for Section 504 and Special Education evaluation.

MISSION

At ReNEW, we transform underperforming schools into academically rigorous schools that prepare students for the next level of achievement, including high school, college, and career.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

At ReNEW Schools, we expect Intervention Coordinators to:

Lead School Intervention Team

• Manage, train, and coach intervention teachers and AmeriCorps interventionists so that they are able to successfully implement and progress monitor Tier 2 and 3 interventions.
• Assist teachers and interventionists in defining objectives for intervention groups and planning intervention instruction for each group.
• Models effective intervention group instruction for teachers; pursues models with external assistance is needed.
• Observes behavioral and academic intervention instruction and provides feedback on fidelity of implementation using provided checklists.
• Collaborate with school administrators in hiring and developing intervention teams.
• Work in close collaboration with members of school leadership team and school psychologist on a consistent basis and communicate effectively as a member of the school leadership team.

Drive Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Programing

• Use universal screening assessment data to identify students in need of tiered interventions.
• Establish and coordinate teacher and staff referral process to recommend students in need of academic, behavioral/social-emotional, and attendance interventions.
• Collaborate with School Directors, Principals, coaches, and network staff on effectiveness of Tier 1 instruction and culture systems.
• Collect and analyze ongoing progress monitoring to determine effectiveness of interventions.
• Coordinate weekly Tier 2 MTSS grade-level team meetings with established protocols and documentation.
• Launch weekly Tier 3 SBLC problem-solving structure for students needing intensive interventions.
• Manage data cycles for students in Tier 2 and Tier 3 and create schedules for academic interventionists and students receiving tiered interventions.
• Collaborate with school and network staff to implement three collective tiers of academic interventions and implement research and evidence-based remedial resources for Tier 2 and 3 academic interventions.
• Collaborate with Student Support Team staff to determine three collective tiers of behavioral and socio-emotional interventions and coordinate implementation.
• Work with the school social workers to develop FBAs and BIPs for students who need these supports.
• Provide school-wide training outlining a vision for intervention, roles, and responsibilities of all staff, Tier 2 grade level team protocols, Tier 3 SBLC team meetings, screening tools, and standard documentation forms.
• Facilitate school-based process to determine student promotion, retention, and summer school referral according to state guidelines and the Pupil Progression Plan.

Maintain MTSS Communication and Documentation

• Maintain appropriate documentation for all students referred for Tier 2 or Tier 3 interventions.
• Document SBLC team meetings through established protocols and notes.
• Regularly communicate with all stakeholders regarding the status of identified students.
• Coordinate MTSS referrals for Special Education evaluation to ensure referrals are strong and compliant with Bulletin 1508.
• Schedule and facilitate Student Evaluation Plan meetings for initial referrals.
• Coordinate referrals and serve as the liaison between all parties when evaluation is in process.
• Coordinate initial referrals for Gifted & Talented evaluations.
• Participate in training and development with the network Director of Intervention and Director of Compliance.
• Complete monthly metrics and provide quarterly reports to School Principals and Director of Intervention.

Coordinate Section 504

• Maintain all student 504 files and documentation and facilitate records requests and transfer of IAP to the next grade of school for all students eligible under Section 504.
• Facilitate Section 504 evaluations and develop Section 504 Individual Accommodation Plans (IAPs).
• Maintain documentation of IAP accommodations and 504 status in Powerschool.
• Ensure parents are invited to eligibility meetings and participate in eligibility decisions and the development of IAPs, and provide notice and rights to parents.
• Determine appropriate Section 504 team composition and ensure team members participate in 504 eligibility decisions.
• Distribute IAPs to staff and monitor implementation of Section 504 IAPs.
• Lead annual reviews of each 504 plan and schedule triennial re-evaluations of students eligible under Section 504.
• Monitor discipline data for students eligible under 504 and advise school administrators regarding discipline issues and procedures for Section 504 students being considered for suspension or removal.
• Conduct Manifestation Determination Review meetings when needed.

WHAT YOU BRING

In addition to the expectations listed above, qualified candidates for the Intervention Coordinator role will possess:

• A growth mindset – the belief that all students are capable of making progress, and a history of propelling the success of students with different learning needs.
• Attention to detail- the ability to analyze data, provide feedback to staff, advocate for all students, and build systems are essential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's level degree preferred
• At least three years of effective Intervention experience
• At least one year of successfully leading MTSS, RTI, and developing others.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

WHAT WE OFFER

At ReNEW, we believe our people are the key to our students' success. We support our staff with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a comprehensive benefits plan that covers the majority of the employee premium for the two medical plans offered. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, generous vacation time, professional development, and a 401k plan with 4% employer matching.

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