Intervention Specialist - LIT

Douglas County School District • Castle Rock, CO

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About The Position

Under supervision of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, teaches and instructs students in academic subject matter, along with social, behavioral, and other educational or related skill areas; plans, develops, organizes, implements, and assesses a comprehensive educational program for students; assists in other school programs as assigned; creates a supportive and flexible program and environment conducive to learning and personal growth according to each student’s ability and interests. Encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Occasional lifting five, (5) to ten (10) pounds • Frequent sitting and standing • Occasional bending and squatting Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Renaissance Elementary Magnet School has specialized programing different from many neighboring schools: We are an EL Education School and strive to provide students with meaningful, cross content experiences in their learning created by teachers. We have early release for students each Wednesday to provide time for professional development and deep planning for all staff. As part of our Adventure Education program, classroom teachers accompany their students on two overnight, multiple day voyages each school year. These are supported and facilitated by our Adventure Education Coordinator, but require significant teacher involvement. Please see our staff voyage agreements HERE. We also operate on a modified calendar. See HERE. We operate on an extended school day: 8:15 - 4:15. Please visit our website https://rems.dcsdk12.org/ for more info about our school.

Requirements

• Colorado READ Act designation, which can be acquired via the options described at https://www.cde.state.co.us/coloradoliteracy - Colorado Department of Education
• Colorado Department of Education, Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education
• Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential
• Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student's performance and development
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities
• Student support
• Counseling students with academic problems
• Supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
• Participating in department and school meetings
• Parent meetings

Benefits

• health
• vision
• dental
• health savings account (HSA)
• flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• short and long-term disability
• critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• voluntary 401(k)
• 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options
• paid sick and personal time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level