K-3 Interventionist - Districtwide #1803

Monroe School District•Monroe, WA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The K-3 Interventionist provides reading and reading-readiness intervention services to targeted students in grades K-3. The role identifies and screens students and provides small-group, research-based instruction to address learning needs. The position works in coordination with the District student calendar and is represented by the Monroe Education Association collective bargaining unit. Salary and benefits are determined by the current collective bargaining agreement, with FTE and pay prorated according to the actual start date. The interventionist collaborates regularly with classroom teachers, families, school teams, and the Curriculum and Instruction department; follows district assessment schedules; and maintains accurate student information and assessment data. The role is evaluated by the Assistant Superintendent of Learning & Teaching under established district procedures. The position requires completion of mandatory district trainings and compliance with applicable laws, policies, confidentiality requirements, and employment provisions.

Requirements

Possess, or qualify for immediate issuance of, a valid Washington State teaching certificate.
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance.
Meet I-9 employment eligibility requirements under the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Complete HIV/HBV training within 60 days of hire; training is provided by the District.
Complete Human Resources new-hire training within 60 days of hire; training is provided by the District.
Knowledge of Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balanced Assessment.
Knowledge of current intervention strategies, such as small-group instruction, differentiation, and sheltered instruction.
Ability to provide small-group intervention in reading and reading readiness.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with classroom teachers and participate in building teams or committees.
Ability to use research-based instructional strategies for intervention.
Ability to observe the district assessment schedule and provide requested student information and assessment data.
Ability to comply with confidentiality requirements and applicable employment provisions, regulations, policies, and practices.
Meet the physical and sensory demands described: sitting, extended periods of walking and standing, accurate sound perception, near and far vision, depth perception, and handling educational and psychological materials.
Frequently exert 10 to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; with assistance, may need to lift, carry, and support a student weighing up to 150 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing small-group intervention in reading and reading readiness.
Training or experience with the Washington State K-12 Reading Model, including the five essential components of reading.
Training or experience working with academically at-risk and culturally and linguistically diverse students and families.
Fluency in Spanish receives preferential consideration.
Current valid CPR and First Aid may be required for the position.
Other qualifications as the Board and Superintendent may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

Identify, screen, and provide reading and reading-readiness intervention services to targeted students in grades K-3.
Provide small-group reading intervention using research-based instructional strategies.
Communicate and collaborate regularly with classroom teachers and participate in building teams or committees.
Follow the district assessment schedule and provide updated student information and assessment data to the Curriculum and Instruction department as requested.
Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement and establish a culture for learning.
Communicate with students, engage them in learning, and demonstrate effective teaching practices, questioning, and discussion techniques.
Reflect on teaching, recognize individual student learning needs, and develop responsive strategies.
Establish and achieve student growth goals.
Focus instruction on subject matter content and curriculum; demonstrate knowledge of content, pedagogy, and resources; set instructional outcomes; and design coherent instruction.
Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment, including respectful relationships, classroom procedures, student behavior, and physical space.
Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning; design assessments and use assessment in instruction.
Maintain accurate records.
Communicate with families and the school community and use collaborative, collegial practices to improve instruction and student learning.
Participate in a professional community, grow and develop professionally, and demonstrate professionalism.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student information and comply with federal, state, and district regulations, policies, and practices.
Serve as a mandatory reporter for incidents including child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, fights, and substance abuse.
Complete mandatory district trainings and perform other duties as assigned.