Elementary Intervention Specialist - Oregon Connections Academy
About The Position
Working from your home office, the interventionist coordinates the push-in and pull-out support in planning instruction and/or adaptation of the instructional program using the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model to facilitate Tier 2 student learning in accordance with district policies and state guidelines. The interventionist plans and implements specific strategies designed to promote intellectual, social and emotional growth in all students identified for Tier 2 academic intervention needs. The interventionist evaluates and measures the effectiveness of specific MTSS strategies and interventions in order to refine the Tier 2 level of support. The interventionist supports the instructional programs with general and special education teachers. Most of the interventionist's responsibilities will include providing targeted, research-based interventions for Tier 2 students. They will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
Requirements
- Valid Oregon certification in Elementary Multiple Subjects, Legacy, and would prefer literacy background but not required
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Customer focused approach
- High degree of flexibility
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
- Travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel
- Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.
Responsibilities
- Utilize performance, survey and observation, and attendance data to help teachers identify and group students who need additional support.
- Assist teachers in developing and implementing classroom-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individual students and groups of students to enhance their acquisition of social/emotional and cognitive skills
- Support teachers in documenting student progress
- Assist in facilitating the Student Support Team (SST) process with the Director of MTSS, principals, support staff, parents, and instructional staff
- Develop and use instructional and behavioral support tools (Tier 2 Planning, SST forms, functional behavior assessment and behavior management plans) effectively
- Design collaborative systems to support the sharing of MTSS best practices
- Implement and track all Tier 2 support for all identified students, refine strategies and support as needed to improve results
- Collaborate with elementary staff to schedule and conduct SST meetings in a virtual environment
- Maintain and update on-line resources with MTSS data and information
- Facilitate data driven conversations with teachers through collaboration to effectively plan instruction for Tier 2 support during Professional Learning Community meetings
- Develop and inform students of reasonable rules concerning classroom procedures and behavior and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals
- Assess the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
- Administer and analyze standardized testing data and adjust instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize probability of student success
- Build effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and availability to students and parents
- Participate in professional growth and development, staying abreast of current research through continuing education, educational seminars, workshops, conferences, membership in professional organizations of the subject taught, and attendance at district-sponsored in-service opportunities
- Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others
- All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
