Academic Intervention Specialist

Reading School District; Reading; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading School District in Pennsylvania seeks an Academic Intervention Specialist to support analysis of student data, assist teachers with interventions, and model evidence-based practices.

The role emphasizes MTSS coordination, professional development for staff, and collaboration with administrators to raise student achievement. Full-time, 10-month position under REA contract; salary determined by the REA agreement.

Qualifications

• Level II instructional certificate preferred; Master’s Degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of successful teaching; or qualified via Central Office leadership assessment.
• Willingness to assume leadership and pursue career advancement.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Provides support in analyzing student assessment data.
• Monitors intervention programs and supports teachers.
• Implements interventions with students.
• Models lessons when appropriate.
• Assists in researching intervention materials.
• Provides encouragement and emotional support to teachers.
• Works to meet district and school improvement goals.
• Develops confidential relationships with teachers.
• Assists with implementing rigorous curriculum per standards.
• Uses student work and data to guide instructional decisions.
• Maintains paperwork and develops equitable schedules.
• Participates in professional development to build capacity.
• Prepares materials for teachers, departments and school.
• Plans and facilitates PD with administration.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Adult presentation

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree in Education

Level II instructional certificate

Job description

Position Title: Academic Intervention Specialist
Classification: REA
Reports To: Building Principal
Position Goal: To assist with the implementation of interventions and professional development aspects of the academic component of the District's and building's comprehensive plan

• Level II instructional certificate preferred; Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred
• Preferably a minimum of 10 years of successful/satisfactory teaching; otherwise qualified candidates may satisfy experience component through a Central Office assessment of demonstrated educational leadership
• Demonstrated desire to assume additional responsibility and pursue career advancement
• Demonstrated willingness to assume leadership positions
• Demonstrated knowledge of researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of elementary and/or secondary curriculum and subject matter
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize as appropriate
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Proven ability to effectively present to adults in a learning/coaching environment
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with administrative, professional, and non-professional staff, with a particular emphasis on building capacity amongst professional colleagues

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:

• Provides support in analyzing student assessment data.
• Monitors intervention programs by providing support to the teachers.
• Implements interventions to students
• Models lessons when appropriate.
• Provides assistance in researching intervention materials.
• Provides encouragement and emotional support to teachers.
• Works positively toward meeting identified District and building improvement goals.
• Develops and maintains a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers.
• Assists building and classroom level educators in implementing challenging and rigorous curriculum based on the Pennsylvania Core Curriculum Content Standards
• Uses student work and assessment results as rationale and evidence to assists teachers in making decisions about instructional activities.
• Maintains all relative paperwork consistently and in an appropriate manner.
• Develops a schedule that is appropriate and equitable to teachers within the schools
• Participates in professional development activities to build capacity as a resource for schools and to model professional behavior.
• Prepares materials for use by the teachers, department, and school.
• Attend PDE initiated workshops.
• Work with administration to plan and facilitate PD for all staff members.
• Perform duties as assigned by the MTSS Coordinator and/or Chief Instructional Services Officer.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time (10-month) exempt position. Salary and benefits determined by the REA collective bargaining agreement.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949, as amended

It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.