Instructional Interventionist (part-time)- Excel Center Clarksville

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana • Clarksville, IN

17d • $14 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part-time (>30 hours per week), and the general salary range is 14-$17/hr. The Instructional Interventionist supports academic achievement for students attending Excel Center, meeting students where they are. The Interventionist employs a student-centered approach effectively tailoring individual or small group instruction to students who are struggling academically. Duties include monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance. The position will work under the direct supervision of the leadership team who will oversee which students receive intervention as well as intervention strategies. This position is funded by the ESSER grant to support the return to in-person instruction and school improvement goals while adhering to the Indiana State Standards.

Requirements

• NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute. We believe in continuous learning and professional development.
• Has a good grasp of a variety of subjects with an ability to explain concepts easily to assist, ideally high school-age students in an urban, nontraditional, and/or adult education setting, in achieving expected competencies in core academic skills. Creates, adapts, and delivers instructional materials to break up learning into steps.
• Possesses the essential mindset that all students can succeed. Is compelled to improve the outcomes and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
• Is moved to recognize what results are important and what steps need to be taken to achieve goals or targets for self or others. Adept at effectively prioritizing multiple priorities.
• Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
• Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting in order to achieve the required goals and outcomes. Contributes to creating a positive learning environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership.
• Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems and distance learning technology, preferably Blackboard.
• Collects and reviews information to manage or improve the achievement of learning goals.
• All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Partners with teachers, administration, and families to help identify best practices for the delivery of high-quality instruction to individual students and small groups that meet academic standards and measure progress towards student mastery of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills.
• Works with school personnel to implement and utilize identified research-based interventions that specifically focus on individual student needs.
• Participates in meetings with teachers, coaches, and administration to discuss student placement and progress.
• Assists with identifying students for placement in intervention groups.
• Maintains, tracks, and communicates relevant student performance documentation and data to set improvement and/or achievement goals and to drive future evaluation and feedback.
• Uses data to provide instruction to students and to bring their skills to mastery.
• Provides diagnostic assessments for students as needed.
• Assists with student attendance keeping.
• Develops personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals.
• Reflects on prior goals and makes adjustments to professional practice and goals.
• Works directly with staff to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
• Works with coaches and leadership staff to aid students’ progress toward graduation and postsecondary planning.
• Assists staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.
• Sets and maintains a high-performance culture for staff and students.
• Participates in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and free Mental Health Counseling Services
• Robust discount and wellness programming
• Financial education program
• Sabbatical leaves
• Retirement planning options with the potential for a generous company match (based on eligible hours) or contribution into the Teachers’ Retirement Fund for eligible employees
• Daily pay options available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed