Academic Interventionist - SEIU 517M

Saginaw Area Consortium; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Public Schools is seeking Academic Interventionists to support eligible students in the remedial Title I program. You will assist with instruction, planning, materials prep, testing, and documentation to help students meet grade-level standards.

Responsibilities include adapting lessons, administering assessments, and collaborating with teachers and parents to monitor progress and improve academic outcomes. Strong organization and confidential record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or relevant field preferred.
• Associate's Degree in Child Development or relevant field required.
• Previous classroom experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Math/Science and Reading subject areas.

Responsibilities

• Adapt lessons to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
• Administer tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. to support teachers
• Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments to practice and/or reinforce learning concepts and assist students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standards
• Confer with teachers and/or parents by providing input into the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing/modifying students' objectives
• Implement, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans to assist the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study
• Maintain classroom equipment, work area, students' files/records to identify required assistance and ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Perform record keeping and clerical functions to support the teacher and/or to provide necessary records/materials
• Respond to emergency situations and immediately resolve safety concerns and/or direct concerns to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Attend meetings and in-service presentations to acquire information relative to these job functions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Knowledge of working with children

Data gathering

Communication skills

Record keeping

Multicultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Associate's Degree in Child Development

Classroom experience

Tools

Office software applications

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Saginaw Public Schools Academic Interventionists are responsible for assisting with the delivery of instructional services for eligible students in the remedial Title I program. Responsibilities include instruction of students, student discipline, planning, preparation of materials, testing and record keeping.

DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of effective methods and techniques for working with children
• Knowledge of stages of child development and learning styles
• Knowledge of pertinent software applications
• Skilled in operating standard office equipment
• Skilled in preparing and maintain accurate records
• Ability to schedule activities and/or meetings
• Ability to gather and/or collate data
• Ability to solve problems by identifying issues and creating action plans
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work with constant interruptions
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and/or walk, may be required to lift up to 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adapt lessons to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
• Administer tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. to support teachers in the instructional process
• Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments to practice and/or reinforce learning concepts and assist students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standards
• Confer with teachers and/or parents by providing input into the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing/modifying students' objectives
• Implement, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans to assist the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study
• Maintain classroom equipment, work area, students' files/records to identify required assistance and ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Perform record keeping and clerical functions to support the teacher and/or to provide necessary records/materials
• Respond to emergency situations and immediately resolve safety concerns and/or direct concerns to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Attend meetings and in-service presentations to acquire information relative to these job functions
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or relevant field preferred
• Associate's Degree in Child Development or relevant field required
• Previous classroom experience preferred
• Knowledge of Math/Science and Reading subject areas

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Individual(s) will be expected to pass both a Math and Reading Test so as to be able to support students in grades K-8

WORKING CONDITIONS

School environment where there may be physical discomfort due to temperature, noise, and dust.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES

None

CURRICULA RESPONSIBILITIES

Support classroom teachers and other school personnel in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies

METHOD OF EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

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