Certificated Teacher - Interventionist

Federal Way Public Schools; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools seeks an Interventionist to provide supplemental services to identified students and support MTSS-based instruction on a classroom or intervention-area basis.

You'll utilize research-based intervention programs, monitor student progress, and collaborate with teachers to tailor content to students' needs. This certificated position is funded by Title I/LAP and supervised by the building principal.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).
• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Distinguished marks in teacher evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose student reading and math strengths/deficits to set goals and inform instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers and intervention team to identify at-risk students.
• Select intervention programs to meet students’ needs and determine frequency/duration.
• Apply MTSS levels of instruction and monitor progress to adjust programs.

Skills

Assessment skills

Progress monitoring

MTSS knowledge

Instructional strategies

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Washington State Teaching Certificate

Subject endorsements

Tools

Office software

Job description

INTERVENTIONIST POSITION SUMMARY

This position will provide supplemental intervention services to identified students who are at-risk of not meeting state reading and/or math standards. These services will be designed in collaboration with classroom teachers and delivered preferably in the classroom or a designated intervention area. Small group instruction will be provided to students with similar academic needs. Individual instruction will be provided when appropriate based on recommendation of intervention team. Research-based intervention programs and materials will be used that align with students’ deficit areas. This certificated position is supervised by the building principal and funded by the Title I/LAP program.

This position will provide supplemental intervention services to identified students who are at-risk of not meeting state reading and/or math standards. These services will be designed in collaboration with classroom teachers and delivered preferably in the classroom or a designated intervention area. Small group instruction will be provided to students with similar academic needs. Individual instruction will be provided when appropriate based on recommendation of intervention team. Research-based intervention programs and materials will be used that align with students’ deficit areas. This certificated position is supervised by the building principal and funded by the Title I/LAP program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Skillfully assess and diagnose student reading and math strengths and deficits in order to set academic goals and inform instruction.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and school intervention team to determine which students are most at‑risk and not meeting state academic achievement standards.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and school intervention team to determine what intervention programs will best meet students’ needs.
• Has knowledge of the three levels of instruction and intervention in an MTSS model and makes decisions as appropriate to determine level of frequency and duration of the intervention.
• Uses a variety of research based instructional strategies and methods to best support the needs of the student receiving intervention.
• Utilizes progress monitoring tools to record student growth and adjust instructional program as needed.
• Manage, (analyze, organize, input, and report) data to archive effectiveness of the intervention program and the resulting student achievement.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Current Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s)
• Three (3) years’ of successful classroom teaching experience in relevant grade level and content area
• Demonstrates predominantly distinguished marks as measured by the criteria set for teacher evaluation

Additional Requirements

• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with students in an intervention position
• Deep understanding of the CEL5D instructional framework
• Proven successful experience in an ethnically diverse school district
• Knowledge of English language development

Condition Of Employment

• Criminal background clearance
• Valid Washington State Driver's License

Knowledge Of

• Current trends and practices in education
• Instructional theory and its application
• Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge
• Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting
• Instructional and non‑instructional human dynamics
• Standards‑based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Learning Standards
• School board policies and procedures

Ability To

• Provide an enthusiastic, caring and positive learning climate that promotes high expectations, appropriate behavior, and successful learning
• Use a variety of instructional strategies and methods appropriate for student learning needs
• Be organized yet flexible in managing and coordinating programs
• Effectively assess, diagnose, and progress monitor reading and math skills and effectively implement intervention strategies for student achievement
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software.
• Provide instructional leadership
• Organize and set priorities
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills which exist in a classroom.
• Apply current trends and practices in education
• Teach in a multi-cultural and mainstream setting
• Use technology to enhance instruction
• Be fair and consistent with all students
• Provide guidance and assistance to students

Fun