Academic Facilitator [Interventionists, Specials]

ScholarMade Achievement Place•Little Rock, AR

63d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Facilitator will deliver instruction aligned with Arkansas State Standards, school curriculum, and personalized learning plans. This role supports students in developing foundational skills, including literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The facilitator provides targeted reading intervention using evidence-based strategies and progress monitoring tools. They work primarily with individual students and occasionally small groups to reinforce learning. Collaboration with General Education teachers is key to devising specialized strategies for individual student needs. The role also involves teaching various subjects like art, music, PE, and academic support RTI classes, and providing support to teachers in addressing the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities. Instruction will be delivered in alignment with students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Reading Intervention Plans, or other relevant plans. Data collection related to instructional and behavioral objectives, including progress monitoring for reading intervention, is essential. The facilitator will implement Behavior Intervention Plans, maintain communication with teachers and parents, and assist during standardized testing. Responsibilities include preparing lesson materials, aiding with food and supply distribution, monitoring student movement, and participating in professional learning. The role requires prompt and regular attendance on-site and may involve additional duties assigned by administrators. Tracking student progress towards academic goals, conducting student and parent conferences, coordinating referrals, developing lessons for academic deficiencies, and maintaining student documentation are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Deliver instruction aligned with Arkansas State Standards, school curriculum (e.g., Eureka Math, IXL, Generation Genius, Khan Academy), and personalized learning plans.
Support students in developing foundational skills, including literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Provide targeted reading intervention to students, using evidence-based strategies and progress monitoring tools to address deficits in phonological awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and overall literacy skills.
Work primarily with individual students, and occasionally small groups, to reinforce learning of materials and skills introduced by licensed staff.
Collaborate with General Education teachers to devise specialized strategies for reinforcing learning materials based on individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
Teach various subjects including art, music, PE, and academic support RTI classes.
Provide support to teachers in addressing the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities both in the classroom and community settings.
Deliver small group or individualized instruction in alignment with students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Reading Intervention Plans, or other relevant plans.
Collect data related to instructional and behavioral objectives for each student, including progress monitoring for reading intervention.
Implement Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities as necessary.
Maintain proactive communication with teachers to update them on student progress, academic concerns, and interactions with parents.
Respond promptly to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers.
Assist during standardized testing procedures in adherence to state and local policies.
Aid in preparing daily lesson materials and making copies for students, including technological support.
Assist with the distribution of food, supplies, materials, and technology.
Monitor student movement within the school premises and assist in maintaining a clean and sanitized environment.
Assist in the safe transition of students between locations within the school.
Participate in professional learning opportunities and assist in training volunteers.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance during regular business hours on-site.
Perform additional duties as assigned by appropriate administrators.
Monitor and track student progress towards academic goals, including literacy growth and reading proficiency benchmarks.
Conduct student and parent conferences as part of case management.
Coordinate student referrals to relevant services to address learning barriers.
Develop and deliver lessons targeting academic deficiencies and promoting readiness and skills development.
Track student assessment scores, attendance, and maintain documentation of advising sessions and student portfolios.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction aligned with Arkansas State Standards, school curriculum (e.g., Eureka Math, IXL, Generation Genius, Khan Academy), and personalized learning plans.
Support students in developing foundational skills, including literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Provide targeted reading intervention to students, using evidence-based strategies and progress monitoring tools to address deficits in phonological awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and overall literacy skills.
Work primarily with individual students, and occasionally small groups, to reinforce learning of materials and skills introduced by licensed staff.
Collaborate with General Education teachers to devise specialized strategies for reinforcing learning materials based on individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
Teach various subjects including art, music, PE, and academic support RTI classes.
Provide support to teachers in addressing the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities both in the classroom and community settings.
Deliver small group or individualized instruction in alignment with students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Reading Intervention Plans, or other relevant plans.
Collect data related to instructional and behavioral objectives for each student, including progress monitoring for reading intervention.
Implement Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities as necessary.
Maintain proactive communication with teachers to update them on student progress, academic concerns, and interactions with parents.
Respond promptly to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers.
Assist during standardized testing procedures in adherence to state and local policies.
Aid in preparing daily lesson materials and making copies for students, including technological support.
Assist with the distribution of food, supplies, materials, and technology.
Monitor student movement within the school premises and assist in maintaining a clean and sanitized environment.
Assist in the safe transition of students between locations within the school.
Participate in professional learning opportunities and assist in training volunteers.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance during regular business hours on-site.
Perform additional duties as assigned by appropriate administrators.
Monitor and track student progress towards academic goals, including literacy growth and reading proficiency benchmarks.
Conduct student and parent conferences as part of case management.
Coordinate student referrals to relevant services to address learning barriers.
Develop and deliver lessons targeting academic deficiencies and promoting readiness and skills development.
Track student assessment scores, attendance, and maintain documentation of advising sessions and student portfolios.