Elementary Reading Interventionist - Michigan Connections Academy

Connections Academy • Okemos, MI

49d • Remote

About The Position

Michigan Connections Academy (MICA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K-12 throughout Michigan. MICA is authorized by Ferris State University Charter Schools Office and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Michigan Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with CA of Michigan, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED. The Academic Interventionist/Specialist will support MICA's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) using the Response to Intervention Framework (RTI). The Academic Interventionist/Specialist 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 student learning in accordance with district policies and state guidelines. The Academic Interventionist/Specialist designs and implements specific strategies designed to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth in all students identified for academic intervention need. The Academic Interventionist/Specialist evaluates and measures the effectiveness of specific MTSS strategies and interventions in order to refine Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels of support. The Academic Interventionist/Specialist supports the instructional programs with regular and special education teachers. Most of the Academic Interventionist/Specialist's responsibilities will include providing intensive, research-based interventions for Tier 3 students. The Academic Interventionist/Specialist will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

Requirements

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification in the required subject matter and grade band
• A minimum of 5 years fulltime successful teaching experience in the required subject matter and grade band
• 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
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support families
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

Nice To Haves

• Michigan Residency Preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilize performance, survey and observation, and attendance data to help teachers identify and group children who need additional support.
• Assist teachers in developing and implementing classroom-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individual children and groups of children to enhance their acquisition of social/emotional and cognitive skills
• Support teachers in documenting children's progress
• Facilitate the Student Support Team (SST) process with the principals, support staff, parents, and instructional staff
• Develop and use instructional and behavioral support tools (Tier 2 Planning form, SST forms, functional behavior assessment and behavior management plans) effectively
• Gather and organize grade-level/subject area universal assessment tools and develop assessments for progress monitoring purposes for all teachers
• Design collaborative systems to support the sharing of MTSS best practices
• Implement and track all Tier 3 support for all identified students, design systems and tools to measure its effectiveness, and refine strategies and support as needed to improve results
• Work with the Directors or Managers of Special Education and SST participants to facilitate eligibility for special education
• Schedule, organize, and conduct RTI meetings in a virtual environment
• Plan and implement RTI professional development opportunities
• Maintain and update on-line resources with RTI forms and information
• Facilitate data driven conferences with teachers to effectively inform instruction during Professional Learning Community meetings
• Assist in preparing and submitting the school improvement plans for struggling learners
• Assist with managing IDEA and Section 504 activities that fall under Child Find requirements
• Assist in producing required Federal, State and District reports in relation to general education interventions and Child Find responsibilities and ensure compliance with legislative mandates regarding intervention programs and documentation
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees