Academic Intervention Specialist

Position Title: Academic Intervention Specialist Classification: 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 plan Qualifications:

• Level II instructional certificate preferred; Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred
• Preferably a minimum of 10 years of successful/satisfactory teaching; otherwise qualified candidates may satisfy experience component through a Central Office assessment of demonstrated educational leadership
• Demonstrated desire to assume additional responsibility and pursue career advancement
• Demonstrated willingness to assume leadership positions
• Demonstrated knowledge of researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of elementary and/or secondary curriculum and subject matter
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize as appropriate
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Proven ability to effectively present to adults in a learning/coaching environment
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with administrative, professional, and non-professional staff, with a particular emphasis on building capacity amongst professional colleagues

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:

• Provides support in analyzing student assessment data.
• Monitors intervention programs by providing support to the teachers.
• Implements interventions to students
• Models lessons when appropriate.
• Provides assistance in researching intervention materials.
• Provides encouragement and emotional support to teachers.
• Works positively toward meeting identified District and building improvement goals.
• Develops and maintains a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers.
• Assists building and classroom level educators in implementing challenging and rigorous curriculum based on the Pennsylvania Core Curriculum Content Standards
• Uses student work and assessment results as rationale and evidence to assists teachers in making decisions about instructional activities.