SCMS Academic Reading Intervention Specialist

St Labre Indian School • Pryor, MT

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Intervention Specialist works extensively with students, both one-on-one or in small groups, to help them strengthen targeted reading and math skills. The goal is for these students to develop proficiency in the reading skills that contribute to their academic growth. The interventions will address the specific needs of a particular child when regular classroom instruction is not sufficient. This position is responsible for working with students in grades kindergarten through 4th grade, as well as periodically coaching teachers and support staff in reading strategies that can be used in the classroom.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Superlative interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain materials of a high nature
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
• Ability to deal effectively with questions and problems, seeking assistance with needed
• Willingness to continue professional courses as required according to school guidelines
• Sensitivity to, and appreciation of Native American people and their cultures
• Ability to teach moral and spiritual values to youth
• Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for students
• Valid Montana Teaching Certificate or sufficient credits for state accreditation as a teacher with Reading Endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• one to three years related experience and/or training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Valid Montana driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete and pass Safe Environment for the Diocese of Great Falls/Billings
• Partner with classroom teachers and school staff and actively engage in team-based planning and shared decision-making
• Consult frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to reading instruction using a progress-monitoring instrument as a base.
• Develop daily, interactive lesson plans and activities that are based on the individual needs of the students
• Regularly administer, as well as share results of, assessments or surveys which monitor a student's abilities and attitudes towards learning and academic achievement.
• Work with teachers to diagnose reading strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials
• Assist teachers and support staff in implementing the school's reading program.
• Participate in educational conferences, professional development seminars, and workshops
• Work collaboratively with the classroom teachers and district personnel to coordinate reading and/or math instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students.
• Work with school administration to facilitate the coordination of reading and math program with the total curriculum
• Must be willing to be trained in the school’s adopted reading intervention programs.
• Facilitate grade level PLC’s
• Familiar with the RTI process and Tiered Instruction
• Perform other responsibilities as many, from time to time, be assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level