Credentialed Academic Interventionist (ISANA Palmati)

ISANA•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$65,200 - $102,944•Onsite

About The Position

To provide an appropriate educational atmosphere which encourages positive student learning and to participate in a dynamic setting with other classroom teachers, administrators, instructional teams and other staff members in the development and implementation of the school's programs and goals. Particularly, to build student success in English Language Arts and Math by providing Tier II and Tier III student interventions through our Response to Intervention (RTI) model. This is a Certificated/Non-Exempt Position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
California Teaching Credential CLAD or BCLAD
A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience with excellent evaluations
Demonstrates knowledge of prescribed curriculum and child development
Demonstrates knowledge of Common Core Standards and instructional materials for English Language Arts and Math
Demonstrates proficiency in teaching English language arts and Math evidenced by principal’s evaluations and student achievement
Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment as they relate to each other and influence student achievement
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of updated best practices in reading and math including scientifically based reading and math research
Continues professional growth through participation in educational meetings and defined professional growth opportunities, reading professional literature, and exchanging ideas with colleagues
Understands the purpose and specifics of math and core reading programs, supplemental and intervention programs and serves as a guide to teachers to effectively use these programs
Models systematic reading instruction and math instruction that is aligned to scientifically based English Language Arts and Math research (Tier I) and Tier II/III student intervention for all teachers and students
Understands and interprets assessment data, both formal and informal, to inform instructional decisions
Use effective, positive interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Basic knowledge of technology; planning and organizational skills
Demonstrates professional development skills and works effectively with adults.
Collaborates with general education and special education teachers to support reading intervention and math
Ability to manage the classroom and supervise students
Demonstrates ability in working with diverse populations (ELL, Special Education, Gifted)
Knowledge of varied learning styles.
Skill in analyzing, diagnosing and evaluating student progress and programs
Holds high expectations for her/himself and colleagues, as well as students
Commitment to a core set of beliefs established in our Charter about teaching, learning, and ongoing professional development.
Bases instruction on adopted curricular for the school and the charter; demonstrates accurate and current knowledge in subject field; develops appropriate lessons to teach instructional objectives; employs a variety of instructional strategies to augment achievement; uses content scope and sequence in planning.
Provides an atmosphere conducive to learning consistent with established school discipline procedures; encourages students' attendance; sets high positive expectations for student performance; accommodates individual learning differences.
Gathers, stores, and monitors data related to student learning for use in assessing progress toward achieving the instructional objectives.
Communicates with students, parents, educational personnel, and others; communicates regularly and effectively with students, co-workers, parents/guarding, and the community, and exhibits appropriate interactive skills; follows confidentiality procedures regarding students, parents/guarding, and fellow staff members. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with coworkers, students, and parents.
Demonstrates behavior that reflects established professional responsibilities (i.e. attendance, punctuality and verbal/nonverbal communication); adheres to established laws, policies, rules and regulations; interacts appropriately with students, other educational personnel, and parents.
Organizes teaching strategies to maximize allocated instructional time to increase student learning. Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills; provides instructional pacing that ensures student understanding. Incorporates higher level thinking skills; provides remediation activities for students; integrates a variety of technology applications and learning tools to augment student achievement.
Perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractions and adapt to frequent changes in the work environment.
This position may include long periods of sitting or standing in an environment with moderate noise levels, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. This position is frequently required to stand, sit or walk, use hands and fingers and reach with arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read printed materials and a computer screen with ability to adjust focus. Communication skills required by this job include the ability to hear and speak. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. The position occasionally bends, stoops, reaches, pushes, and pulls drawers to retrieve and file information and lifts and carries items that typically weigh less than 20 pounds.
The position requires the ability to occasionally travel by train, plane, or other means inside and outside of the Los Angeles area.
May have occasional exposure to irate parents, staff, and public and private representatives.

Responsibilities

Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school
Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement
Ensures Tier II and Tier III math and reading intervention using the district RTI model
Provides specialized instructional strategies for staff members on appropriate intervention (Tier I, II and III) in Math and English Language Arts instruction for students.
Plans instruction, sets goals and implements the specified curriculum and intervention programs
Assist all students in achieving academic standards and establishing high expectations
Analyzes and organizes individual assessment results and state assessment results to determine areas of weakness and share strategies to address weaknesses through prescriptive intervention
Assesses and monitors students' progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals and maintains up to date records for progress monitoring, Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and in-program data management systems on a regular basis
Facilitates teacher collaboration on components such as progress monitoring, instructional intervention, data analysis and reporting results on a timely on-going basis.
Facilitates, prepares, posts and updates data walls for math and reading based on school and district expectations
Works with students, instructional teams, parents and administrators to develop individual learning plans, independent study programs and academic remediation processes
Maintains complete and accurate student academic and disciplinary records
Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self-esteem
Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
Maintains contact with parents through telephone, or written communications
Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school
Integrate the use of technology and multimedia in the classroom.
Serves as a content and instructional expert for the campus
Collaborates with special education and general education teachers to implement a multi-tiered system of support.
Collaborates with school and district leadership to improve educational outcomes for students
Participates in professional development at the district and school level.
Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Attend meetings as necessary including IEP, SSPT, and COST, and parent conferences meeting
Follow federal and state laws, as well as the letter and the spirit of the Charter and the Governing Board policies and directives from the Principal/Designee.