What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math and Reading Interventionist position at 166 - Premier High School of Houston (Greenspoint)?
Math and Reading InterventionistDescription- Our school provides hope for students through educational options that promote a free society and cultivate moral and academic excellence. Our leadership team, our faculty and our staff are high-performing, motivated individuals who are driven to provide exceptional programs for students in the state of Texas.
Position Summary: This grant-funded position serves as an Math Interventionist for all students. You will be responsible for monitoring holistic data for students, including academic performance and engagement for students, and supporting students who are primarily struggling with Math. The Math Interventionist will hold regular sessions with students to monitor progress toward goals and provide resources as needed.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification: Bachelor's Degree required Math/ELA Certification (preferred) Bilingual (preferred)
Experience:
Work experience with students preferred Must demonstrate strong academic skills in Math and Reading
Required Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Exhibits passion and excitement about working with students Possesses listening skills where one seeks to understand other viewpoints
Adjusts quickly to changing priorities or conditions Organizes and manages time wisely Speaks and writes clearly and articulately in all forms of communication including email Follows through with verbal and written agreements with students, colleagues, and administration
Proficient computer skills and comfort with technology are necessary as the virtual classroom requires the integration of seamlessly transitioning from multiple platforms and programs
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Performs all other duties as assigned
Responsibilities and Duties:
Support and train students on how to be successful in all subjects. Serve as the first line of support for student concerns, including supporting students in accessing coursework, with overcoming academic struggles, and supporting students who need assistance accessing academic supports. Monitor students’ academic performance and engagement for students on caseload. Guide students who are struggling in setting individual goals and developing improvement plans. Regularly call students and parents to discuss student overall academic performance, overall attendance, and growth toward achieving academic improvement goals. Meet regularly with students one-on-one to discuss growth toward goals Maintain documentation of student performance on improvement plans and make recommendations to Campus Director and Core subject teachers for next steps. Page 2 of 3 Communicate regularly with faculty and staff, parents and students. Provide essential individualized communications to students and parents. Attend team meetings as needed. Provide educational guidance and assistance for students. Equipment Used: All equipment required to perform jobs duties and task previously described. Physical / Environmental Factors: You will be expected to thrive under the pressure of an ever-changing schedule, as well as meet deadlines and be timely. You must maintain a safe learning environment where students can take academic risks in order to further enhance their learning. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.