Academic Interventionist

NOLA Public Schools•New Orleans, LA

12d•$47,000 - $82,390•Onsite

About The Position

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success. Position Summary 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
Eligibility or completion of a major law enforcement academy preferred
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

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 students’ 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
Supervises students in various settings including on-campus and off-campus activities, before and after school during drop-off and pick-up, within the classroom, during class transitions, recess/intermission, lunch periods, assemblies, and any other assigned times or locations to ensure their safety and well-being
Attends non-instructional activities such as faculty and staff meetings, professional training sessions, IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, back-to-school and open house events, graduation ceremonies, PGP and PIP evaluations, observations, IAP and student discipline meetings/hearings, as well as school board and committee meetings and other meetings as needed/requested
Attends meetings and functions of employee sponsored activities, groups, or clubs
Attends work concessions/gates as requested by Principal or designee if applicable