Interventionist

THE PATH SCHOOL, INC.•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$44,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The Middle School Interventionist supports scholars’ academic, social, and emotional development in alignment with The PATH School’s mission, vision, and core beliefs. The role assesses scholars and groups to help determine placement, uses data to plan and deliver instruction that helps scholars reach grade level, monitors caseload progress, and contributes to the development and evaluation of intervention plans. The Interventionist communicates regularly with families, teachers, administrators, and colleagues and works collaboratively to identify effective practices for individual scholars and groups. The position also includes planning, preparing, and delivering differentiated lessons and assessments; using culturally responsive instructional methods and technology; observing and evaluating scholar development; maintaining accurate records; and managing classroom behavior and safety. The role requires building strong relationships with scholars and families, participating in training and data-analysis meetings, and supporting the social and emotional growth of all scholars.

Requirements

Associate’s degree; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Ability to develop caring relationships with scholars and families.
Strong work ethic and dedication to teaching and perseverance.
Ability to engage scholars.
Excellent communication, listening, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Strong classroom behavior-management ability.
Ability to adapt materials and curriculum to classroom and scholar needs.
Cooperation and professionalism in the workplace.
Punctuality and ability to meet deadlines.
Passion for social justice and equity for all children, and belief that all scholars can achieve at high levels regardless of demography.
Agreement with The PATH School’s vision, mission, and goals.
Ability to be present and engaged throughout the school day.
Experience working with a diverse body of scholars and staff.
Ability to stand for two-thirds of the workday.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work in an environment with an above-average noise level.
Availability for some nights and weekends, as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Assess scholars and groups using test results to help determine placement.
Use progress data and identified areas of difficulty to provide instruction and help scholars reach grade level.
Monitor the progress of the full caseload, maintain records, and communicate with families and teachers.
Attend and participate in training sessions, data-analysis meetings, and workshops.
Work with a team to identify effective practices for individual scholars and groups.
Provide input into the development and implementation of intervention plans and participate in their evaluation.
Prepare regular reports for families, teachers, and administration.
Build strong relationships with scholars, families, administrators, and PATH team members.
Direct, coordinate, and teach curriculum in alignment with school initiatives and recognized instructional practices.
Explore resources, materials, tools, and information, including new resources, to support instruction and planning.
Use data to improve instruction; plan, pace, differentiate, and select practices that meet scholars’ needs.
Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Encourage and cultivate scholars’ social and emotional growth.
Develop lesson plans and assessments according to established procedures and communicate clear standards and objectives for learning activities.
Integrate technology into instruction and instruct and monitor scholars in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Prepare the classroom for activities and use varied instructional methodologies, culturally responsive pedagogy, and curriculum resources to present material effectively.
Observe and evaluate scholars’ performance and development; assign and grade classwork, homework, and assessments.
Manage scholar behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, and maintain discipline in accordance with school policies.
Maintain accurate and complete records of scholars’ progress and development.
Regularly communicate scholar progress and needs to scholars, colleagues, and parents.
Provide appropriate supervision to ensure scholar safety.