Hazel Wolf K-8 - Academic Intervention Specialist - 0.4 FTE

Seattle Public Schools•Hazel Wolf K-8, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Intervention Specialist at Hazel Wolf K-8 is responsible for literacy intervention duties, including managing the Tier 2 literacy intervention program. The specialist assesses K-5 students and uses data—including DIBELS, ORF, SIPPS placement tests, and teacher input—to place students in intervention groups. The role includes communicating with teachers and families, teaching Tier 2 literacy intervention groups using SIPPS, supporting two highly trained and experienced tutors who also teach SIPPS groups, using Lexia CORE5 as additional literacy support, and presenting information about the literacy intervention program to PTSA and staff. Under the direction of the school principal, the specialist plans and provides appropriate learning experiences in designated subject areas, such as math and reading. The specialist fosters an environment conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development; supervises students in school-related settings; monitors and evaluates student outcomes; and communicates with students, parents, staff, and the community. The specialist develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet student needs, maintains required records and follows procedures, and monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. The position plans programs of study and establishes learning objectives based on student needs, curriculum requirements, and knowledge of human growth and development. It diagnoses students’ learning disabilities, seeks central staff assistance as needed, and provides input to student IEPs when necessary. The specialist coordinates interventions targeted to student needs and acts as a liaison between teachers, program specialists, and instructional coaches. The posting notes that employees who primarily provide academic intervention support for teachers as they work with students should be in the Academic Intervention Specialist - PD role rather than the Academic Intervention Specialist - Reading/Math role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Academic preparation for or experience teaching a culturally, racially, and economically diverse student population in an urban school system.
Classroom teacher requirements and experience for applicable grades.
Valid Washington State teacher certification.
Elementary Education Endorsement for K-5 positions; secondary education endorsement(s) for applicable middle and high school positions.
Valid Washington State driver’s license.
Criminal Justice fingerprinting and background check clearance.
Knowledge of district policies and procedures related to teaching and relevant SPS curriculum.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent human relations skills.
Ability to provide instruction reflecting multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
Ability to assess student progress and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to identify student risk and protective factors and align effective intervention strategies and activities.

Nice To Haves

Additional academic preparation or professional experience may be required for specific programs, including experience working with bilingual students and supporting their transition to regular classrooms; implementing programs designed to prevent dropout among at-risk students; or teaching multi-level, open-concept, and mainstreamed classes.

Responsibilities

Manage the Tier 2 literacy intervention program, including K-5 assessments and data-informed student placements in intervention groups.
Communicate with teachers and families about literacy interventions.
Teach Tier 2 literacy intervention groups using SIPPS.
Support two experienced tutors who also teach SIPPS groups.
Use Lexia CORE5 as additional literacy intervention support.
Present information about the literacy intervention program to PTSA and staff.
Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences in designated subject areas under the direction of the school principal.
Create an environment conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
Supervise students in a variety of school-related settings.
Monitor and evaluate student outcomes and assess student progress.
Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet student needs.
Maintain accurate and complete records and follow required procedures and practices.
Monitor the appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Establish learning objectives consistent with student needs, SPS curriculum requirements, and knowledge of human growth and development.
Diagnose students’ learning disabilities, seek central staff assistance as required, and provide input to student IEPs when necessary.
Coordinate intervention strategies targeted at student needs.
Act as liaison between teachers, program specialists, and instructional coaches.
Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.
Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.