Response to Intervention Specialist

Fossil Distance Learning Program • Albany, OR

4d • Remote

About The Position

Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. partners with Fossil School District 21J to deliver educational services through the Fossil Distance Learning Program. The Response to Intervention Specialist provides academic support to qualifying students and their families through the schoolwide RTI program in a virtual schooling environment. The role works collaboratively with school personnel and parents to provide, implement, and adapt academic interventions for identified students. It requires independent judgment and decision-making, a strong focus on service and accountability, and a commitment to student success. This is a full-time, exempt role on a 9-month work calendar, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The position is remote, and candidates must live in Oregon.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current State of Oregon teaching license.
• Required Oregon Department of Education endorsements appropriate to the assignment. RTI Specialists must hold a TSPC Elementary-Multiple Subjects, TSPC Special Education: Generalist, or equivalent license endorsement, or TSPC Reading Intervention.
• One year of successful teaching experience within the subject area, or successful completion of an Oregon instructional internship program.
• Dedicated workspace free from distractions and consistent, reliable high-speed internet access for teleconferencing.
• Operational knowledge of the Internet and related technologies.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must live in Oregon.
• Able to meet the position’s physical requirements, including sitting or standing at a workstation for most of the day and light physical activity in an office environment.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience preferred.
• Experience in RTI, special education, reading intervention, and/or math intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and carry out Response to Intervention (RTI) policies and procedures.
• Initiate, plan, and conduct regular and required parent/student meetings using technology platforms.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and use data to inform instructional decisions and recommendations to families.
• Consult with parents and guardians on evidence-based curricula, school-provided math and reading intervention programs, instructional strategies, accommodations, and modifications.
• Confer with parents, administrators, and other professionals to determine when students should be referred for a special education evaluation.
• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, classes, and other activities.
• Complete daily and monthly reports; respond to emails, texts, and phone calls daily; and maintain student and family data tracking.
• Communicate and meet with school teams as required to coordinate services, and give, receive, and incorporate feedback.
• Participate in in-service and professional development activities; attend meetings and serve on committees as assigned or volunteered.
• Set and pursue annual goals and contribute to continuous innovation in the distance learning program.
• Operate office machinery, computers, and other office equipment, and use a variety of computer software.
• Perform other duties assumed or assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Company pays 100% of family premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer contribution of a percentage of salary to a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan; the company is not a PERS employer.
• Company-paid employee life and AD&D insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time