Intervention Specialist

Stafford County Public Schools•Stafford, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Stafford’s “All-In” Tutoring Plan prioritizes student academic needs in grades 3-5 to include those who were unsuccessful at mastering content as demonstrated by their performance on previous state Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments and those who are identified as “at risk” by their teachers or through performance on various screeners and assessments. The Intervention Specialist role requires a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of educational practices and student needs. Under the supervision of the school principal, the Intervention Specialist will coordinate services to students identified by the school administration to mitigate learning loss and accelerate students to on-grade-level instruction.

Requirements

Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate License.
Knowledge Pedagogical techniques and learning styles to match intervention to student needs
Assessment expertise to identify academic strengths and weaknesses
Intervention strategies to address academic deficits
Skills Data Analysis Skills related to assessments
Evidence-based intervention strategies/methods to address deficit areas
Communication and collaboration to develop intervention plans
Abilities Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Meet deadlines for all work, even when working on multiple projects
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work
The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objections by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

Nice To Haves

A Postgraduate Professional license is preferred.
At least three years’ experience as a classroom teacher
Reading/Math Specialist, Special Education, or ESOL endorsement, preferred but not required
Training in the Science of Reading

Responsibilities

Coordination of Intervention Services
Coordinate local efforts to support the academic achievement of identified students
Provide academic content tutoring, primarily in English language arts and/or mathematics, as directed by the school administration
Collaborate with staff members, including teachers, instructional specialists/coaches, to develop and implement individualized tutoring plans
Review student instructional data to inform tutoring goals and objectives for each student and to inform programmatic offerings to address identified needs
Collaborate with staff members to identify current grade-level content
Develop and curate resources to support student acceleration to meet grade-level expectations through tutoring services
Engage in and provide ongoing professional learning relevant to implementation of the division- and school-based intervention expectations, including instructional resources
Schedule and coordinate school tutoring sessions
Monitor, document, and report student progress and academic achievement
Train other school-based staff to implement academic interventions and oversee the implementation and progress of students served by paraprofessionals.
Support and demonstrate the core values of Stafford Schools
Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance appropriate to the position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.