What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervention Specialist position at Journey Community Schools?
The Opportunity:
Journey Community Schools (JCS) is a Tennessee non-profit corporation serving scholars in grades kindergarten through 8th grade at our Coleman School, East Academy, and Northeast Academy campuses. Our Mission is to engage families and community partners in our scholars' learning journey; cultivate a safe, positive and joyous learning environment; and empower teachers and leaders with support to deliver an inclusive, innovative and rigorous education. Visit Journey Community Schools for more information (https://myjourneycs.org).
What You Will Do:
Provide small group instruction to students in Reading and Math
Monitor the fidelity of Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention program
Analyze student ongoing progress monitoring data to determine next steps
Monitor the progress of students and make adjustments to their intervention program
Facilitate monthly meetings with teachers and the administration team to discuss grade band progress
Facilitate monthly meetings with teachers and the administration team to discuss grade band progress
Determine research-based interventions
Provide observations and coaching to assist teachers and others implementing interventions with fidelity
Oversee data collection including universal screening and progress monitoring for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
What You Will Bring:
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of Tennessee State Standards and Assessments
- Knowledge of universal effective teaching practices
Strong organization skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex data and perform analysis of qualitative and quantitative student data swiftly and accurately
Strong classroom management skills
Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with principals, staff, students, etc. to exchange information
Ability to demonstrate effective instructional skills
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of research-based reading and mathematics instructional programs and strategies
Ability to demonstrate of JCS curricula, assessment, and instructional programs
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the interpretation of assessment data
Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with principals, staff, students, etc. to exchange information
Ability to develop data-supported solutions and using fact-based logic; ability to translate complex analysis in easy-to- understand manner and present to a broad audience
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and parents
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, environment
Ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
Master’s Degree preferred
Licensure Requirements:
Valid teaching license with the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) or a valid teaching license and endorsement from a state that offers reciprocity with Tennessee in ELA or Math
Experience Requirements:
3 years of teaching
Experience working with K-8 students. particularly those reading two or more years behind grade-level
Proficiency with G Suite and assessment analysis tools
Compensation
Journey Community Schools offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, rich benefit plans, life insurance/short-term and long-term disability, participation in a TN state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.
Journey Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. JCS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.