Interim Intervention Specialist

Aspire Public Schools•Stockton, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, interim Intervention Specialist position at Aspire River Oaks Charter School in Stockton. Aspire Public Schools aspires to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that communities persist through by preparing scholars for success in college, career, and life. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. The Intervention Specialist will provide one‐on‐one and small group support for students performing below and far below grade level.

Requirements

In–depth knowledge of literacy development and reading interventions
Knowledge of child and youth cognitive development and different learning styles
Knowledge of California State Standards
Knowledge of assessments
Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
Ability to work effectively with middle and high school students
Specialist training in literacy and/or reading recovery
Bachelor’s degree required.
Valid California Multiple Subject Credential
2+ years as a classroom teacher
Experience working with K‐5 students, particularly those reading two or more years behind grade level

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses students frequently, examines student assessment data, and refines intervention activities to address individual student needs
Develops and implements lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
Organizes systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
Establishes a culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students
Collaborates with Aspire team members to improve own and others’ instructional practices especially in literacy development; shares best practices
Works closely with classroom teachers and education specialists to identify unique student needs; collaborates with team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges
Actively participates in professional development activities, including: training sessions and working with Lead Teachers, Principal and Instructional Coaches
Provides instruction with the afterschool program and collaborates with Afterschool Director to design and deliver professional development in literacy instruction to afterschool program staff
Provides classroom teachers, students and parents/guardians with regular and timely information on student progress; finds ways to involve parents/guardians in their students’ education
Tracks critical student information and maintains accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support Aspire Public School’s mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Work in a school site setting
Perform other related duties as required and assigned