Upper School Academic Intervention Specialist

Thomas MacLaren School • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist the MTSS team in supporting student growth and achievement through curricularly-aligned and evidence-based academic interventions. This role involves providing targeted intervention in reading and/or math for students identified as needing Tier II and Tier III support within the MTSS framework. The specialist will also be responsible for assessing skills, progress monitoring, collaborating with teachers, and researching effective intervention practices.

Requirements

• High School degree
• Skill with (or aptitude indicating ability to learn) evidence-based structured literacy and/or math interventions
• Exceptionally patient
• Emotionally intelligent
• Exhibits kindness toward students
• Clear and regular communication with colleagues
• Love of educating students
• Creativity, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with both young people and adults.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Commitment to a diverse population of students and to closing the achievement gap.

Nice To Haves

• Degree from an accredited college or university preferred

Responsibilities

• Member of the MTSS team
• Gathers and reviews data for students to help determine need for Tier II and III intervention, in coordination with MTSS team
• Provide targeted intervention in reading and/or math for students in Tier II and Tier III of the MTSS process
• Creates schedule for intervention in coordination with AHOS – Academics
• Assess skills and progress monitor students receiving intervention
• Works with classroom teachers and various teams
• Research and provide information and guidance on effective and pedagogically-aligned assessment and intervention practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Benefits

• For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, Thomas MacLaren School pays for 100% of the employee’s base plan insurance premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Life insurance) for the base level coverages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED