Draytonville Elementary - Part-time Academic Interventionist

TrulyHired; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District is seeking an interventionist to support teachers and help at-risk students improve reading skills in the general education setting. The role focuses on letter naming, initial sounds, phoneme segmentation, and comprehension strategies, reporting to the building principal.

The position requires SC elementary education certification and emphasizes collaboration with principals, teachers, and grade teams to design effective interventions and monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid education certificate from the South Carolina State Board of Education in elementary education.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with building principal and classroom teachers, including in small groups.
• Helps with scheduling of students.
• Provides support, training, coaching, and mentoring to build school and teacher capacity to increase student achievement.
• Collaborates with school administrators, teachers, and grade level teams.
• Collects and analyzes data to inform instructional decisions at the building level.
• Plans, coteaches, and models research-based instructional approaches with teachers.
• Designs interventions and writes lesson plans detailing methods and materials.
• Promotes interest in reading and uses assessment and remediation strategies.
• Provides teachers with resources to accelerate reading improvement.

Job description

Job Description

The interventionist performs a variety of services for the assigned school. This position intends to assist teachers directly in helping students develop proficient reading skills that will contribute to their academic growth. The interventionist will help recognize, address, and meet the needs of at‑risk students in the general education classroom. Works extensively with students to help them improve specific reading skills such as letter‑naming, initial sounds, phoneme segmentation, and comprehension strategies. Reports to the building principal

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works cooperatively with building principal and classroom teachers in their classrooms and with children in small groups.
• Helps with scheduling of students.
• Provides support, training, coaching, and mentoring to build school and teacher capacity to increase student achievement.
• Collaborates with school administrators, individual teachers, and grade level teams
• Collects and analyzes data to inform instructional decisions at the building level.
• Plans, coteaches, and models research‑based instructional approaches; assist and collaborate with the teacher to determine and reflect upon those approaches that best meet the students' needs.
• Consults frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to reading instruction using our progress‑monitoring instrument as a base.
• Designs interventions and writes lesson plans detailing methods and materials.
• Promotes interest in reading.
• Utilizes knowledge of research‑based assessment and remediation strategies for increasing student achievement.
• Provide teachers with the resources needed to deliver a high level of instructional support to accelerate the learning of students who need academic assistance in reading.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Must possess a valid education certificate from the South Carolina State Board of Education in elementary education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements

Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.

Data Conception

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether like or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications

Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to subordinates and receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.

Language Ability

Requires ability to read a variety of laws, policies and procedures, technical and professional studies, reference books and publications, etc. Requires the ability to prepare performance appraisals, policies, complex reports, schedules, recommendations, correspondence, etc. with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence

Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, schedule or diagrammatic form; to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to apply influence systems in staff supervision and leadership; to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions; to counsel and teach employees; to teach, discipline and counsel students. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds and in a variety of technical and/or professional languages including education administration, curriculum development, school testing, budgeting, personnel, grant administration, public relations, etc.

Numerical Aptitude

Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to utilize mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of algebra and statistics.

Form/Spatial Aptitude

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery; to operate motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination

Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations, volatile situations or tight deadlines. Worker may be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree and to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Physical Communications

Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Knowledge of Job: Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the Cherokee County School District as they pertain to the performance of duties of the elementary school summer reading camp interventionist. Has thorough knowledge of the organization of the district and of related departments and agencies. Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Can make sound, educated decisions. Has the ability to help plan and develop daily, short- and long‑term goals related to district purposes. Can take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Has thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of elementary education, instructional / curriculum theories and practices in the areas of reading and literacy, school testing programs, student behaviour management and discipline enforcement. Has knowledge of a wide variety of instructional methods and materials; is able to select and evaluate appropriate instructional methods and materials. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations; can handle volatile situations calmly and professionally. Can help implement effective policies and procedures to help ensure the safety and well‑being of students and staff while on campus. Can perform duties effectively and professionally in an environment in which discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns. Knows how to help supervise both professional and classified staff. Can read and interpret complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Can assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear and effective manner. Has thorough knowledge of the terminology and various professional languages used within the department. Has knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Can help compile, organize and utilize various financial information necessary in the preparation of school budgets, and knows how to prepare and monitor budgets. Has knowledge of and is able to use modern office practices and equipment, including computers for word and data processing and records management. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Knows how to make public presentations. Can participate in effective public / community relations efforts to garner support for school programs and projects. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.

Quality of Work

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.

Quantity of Work

Performs described essential functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability

Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance

Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm

Maintains an enthusiastic, self‑reliant and self‑starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment

Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra‑and inter‑departmentally.

Relationships with Others

Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co‑workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter‑and intra‑departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints to established and maintain good will. Emphasises the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Work

Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time‑management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping

Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.

Planning

Plans, coordinates and uses information effectively to enhance activities and production. Knows and understands expectations regarding such activities and works to ensure such expectations are met. Develops and formulates ways, means and timing to achieve established goals and objectives. Effectively and efficiently organizes, arranges and allocates manpower, financial and other designated resources to achieve such goals and objectives.

Organizing

Efficiently organizes own work and that of subordinate staff. Ensures that personnel understand what results are expected of them, and that each is regularly and appropriately informed of all matters affecting or of concern to them.

Staffing

Works with upper management, where appropriate, to select and recommend employment of qualified personnel. Personally directs the development and training of personnel under charge, ensuring their proper induction, orientation and training.

Leading

Provides a work environment which encourages clear and open communications. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of the principles of effective leadership and how such principles are to be applied. Provides adequate feedback to personnel under charge concerning their performance. Commends and rewards personnel under charge for outstanding performance and takes timely and appropriate disciplinary action as necessary. Exercises enthusiasm in influencing and guiding others toward achievement of established goals and objectives.

Controlling

Provides a work environment which is orderly and controlled. Coordinates, audits, and controls manpower and financial resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates, audits, and controls the utilization of materials and equipment efficiently and effectively. Has clear and comprehensive understanding of established standards, methods and procedures.

Delegating

Assigns duties as necessary and/or appropriate to meet goals, enhance abilities of personnel under charge, build their confidence and assist them in personal growth. Has confidence in personnel under charge to meet new or additional expectations.

Decision Making

Exercises discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting functions under charge. Recognizes when a particular policy, procedure or strategy does not foster the desired result and moves decisively and explicitly to develop and implement alternatives.

Creativity

Regularly seeks new and improved methodologies, policies and procedures for enhancing the effectiveness of functions under charge. Employs imagination and creativity in the application of duties and responsibilities. Is not averse to change that supports achievement of goals and objectives.

Human Relations

Strives to develop and maintain excellent rapport with personnel under charge. Listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints and respond appropriately.

Policy Implementation

Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of policies regarding functions under charge and the function of the organization. Adheres to policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities and ensures the same from personnel under charge.

Policy Formulation

Maintains awareness of changes in operating philosophies and policies, and routinely reviews policies to ensure any changes in philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated into functions under charge. Recognises and understands the relationship between operating policies and practices and morale and performance. Strives to ensure that established policies enhance same.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Cherokee County School District does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, disability, age, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law. The district also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups as required by law.