Academic Intervention Specialist

Reading School District l Reading, Pa.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading School District in Reading, PA is looking for an Academic Intervention Specialist to implement interventions and support professional development. This full-time position requires a Master’s Degree in Education or related field and a Level II instructional certificate. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of successful teaching experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with staff. Salary and benefits are determined by the REA collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of successful teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and willingness to pursue advancement.
• Thorough knowledge of elementary and/or secondary curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Analyze student assessment data.
• Provide support to teachers in intervention programs.
• Model lessons and assist with interventions.
• Maintain paperwork and develop equitable teacher schedules.
• Facilitate professional development activities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of instructional strategies

Ability to lead and manage programs

Collaborative working with staff

Education

Master’s Degree in Education or related field

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.

Qualifications

• 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 the 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 research‑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

• 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 assist 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.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. 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.