Middle School Intervention Specialist: Targeted Support

Sylvania; Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Middle School in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Intervention Specialist to plan and implement goals, curricula, and targeted supports for at-risk students, working with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure students receive needed academic assistance.

Under general supervision, you will administer assessments, deliver small-group interventions, document progress, and participate in professional development, safety protocols, and collaborating on data-driven action plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with at-risk middle school students in an academic support or intervention setting preferred.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to provide subject area intervention in core academic subjects.
• Administer, score, and record achievement on diagnostic tests as recommended for individual students.
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to deliver targeted academic support.
• Work with the teacher in developing or devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on understanding of individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Guide independent and remedial work.
• Alert the classroom teacher and/or Teacher Consultant to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Maintain a required record of student work and progress.
• Utilize district systems to monitor student performance, attendance, and intervention needs.
• Responsible for maintaining materials and work areas in an orderly and organized manner conducive to work habits and study.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Participate in in-service training programs as directed.
• Use instructional technology to facilitate student learning and in the performance of duties.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job goal for the benefit of students and school.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-evaluation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Child Development

Job description

Kennedy Middle School in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Intervention Specialist to plan and implement goals, curricula, and targeted supports for at-risk students, working with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure students receive needed academic assistance.

Under general supervision, you will administer assessments, deliver small-group interventions, document progress, and participate in professional development, safety protocols, and collaborating on data-driven action plans.