Academic Interventionist

NOLA Public Schools•New Orleans, LA

14d•$47,000 - $82,390•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Interventionist is a school-based position located at The Leah Chase School and is responsible for supporting student progress in literacy and numeracy. This position provides individual or small group instruction to identified students in need of additional academic support. The position is responsible for monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance.

Requirements

At least an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, and meet the requirements and expectations set in Act 99;
Valid Louisiana teaching certification strongly preferred;
Teaching experience required.
Expertise in area of specialization;
Knowledge of law enforcement, security and safety practices;
Must possess excellent writing and verbal skills;
Physical ability to affect arrest under difficult circumstances;
Post certification preferred;
Must pass drug screening test;
All applicants must be able to work flexible hours and workday assignment;
Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in emergency situations;
Physical fitness and the ability to stand or walk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility or completion of a major law enforcement academy preferred;

Responsibilities

Uses specified evidence-based small group and/or individual instruction to identified students in the areas of reading, language arts and/or mathematics;
Attend training and support implementation in the appropriate model(s) implemented in the school;
Maintains accurate data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress;
Regularly provides data to school teams and teachers and participates in decisions about student progress;
Provides input for program development;
Interact collaboratively and productively with school site personnel;
Communicates with teachers, administrators, and families regarding student progress;
Participates in meetings with teachers, administrators, and families to discuss student placement and progress;
Analyzes data from assessments and benchmark testing to drive and enhance instruction;
Provides diagnostic assessments as needed;
Supports implementation of assessment windows and data management systems;
Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and enhances studentsâ educational experience;
Meets those standards of performance for his/her individual teaching assignment developed by NOLA Public Schools. Those standards include the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching;
Assist the administration in implementing all Board policies;
Achieve those objectives/activities included in the Professional Growth Plan developed jointly with the principal or assistant principal as part of the accountability process mandated by the State Legislature;
Perform other related jobs as needed.