Middle School ELA Interventionist - Lowcountry Connections Academy

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Company Summary:

Lowcountry Connections Academy (LCCA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 throughout South Carolina. LCCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.

Lowcountry Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Position Summary

Working from your home in South Carolina, the Interventionist is responsible for supporting student achievement in ELA. They will be responsible for analyzing data to develop intervention pathways for students that are struggling academically. The Interventionist will also use data to develop and implement small group and individual instruction. They will be responsible for monitoring, reporting and communicating student progress. Additionally, they will be expected to participate in both in-person and virtual student-centered activities and events.

Job Functions

• Oversees the MTSS process at the middle school level including attending associated trainings, providing PD to staff, and maintenance of MTSS records.
• Provides high quality instruction to individual students and small groups
• Uses data to provide instruction to students and to bring their skills to grade-level
• Collaborates with teachers, administration, and families to help identify best practices for individual and small groups of students
• Uses identified research-based interventions focusing specifically on individual student need
• Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress
• Provides data to school teams and participates in decisions about student progress
• Communicates with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress
• Assists with identifying students for placement into intervention groups
• Participates in RTI meetings with teachers, administration, and families to discuss student placement and progress
• Provides diagnostic assessments for students as needed
• Provides input for program development
• Supports implementation of assessment tools and data management systems
• Supports grade level teachers in what they are teaching in order to provide further instruction as needed
• Teach and monitor the ELA Enrichment courses
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Highly qualified and certified to teach Middle School ELA in South Carolina (appropriate to grade level and content area responsibilities)
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
• Team player track record; ability to collaborate
• Customer focused approach
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require overnight travel)
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
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