Fort Worth: SIS (Student Intervention Specialist)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The campus Student Intervention Specialist, under the supervision of the campus principal, provides specialized instruction to identified struggling students receiving services through the response to the intervention process, monitoring student progress through quantitative and qualitative measures, and participating in Student Success Plan (SSP) meetings to provide recommendations regarding adjustments to student instructional plans. In addition to providing support for K-8 struggling students in a small group or individual setting, he/she will provide professional development and guidance for teachers to improve their knowledge of differentiating instructional strategies and monitoring/adjusting said practices to appropriately measure student progress in the classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS:

                Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Texas Teachers Certification with ESL preferred

                Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of the Texas Assessment Program, district curriculum, and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the RtI process and district documentation process
• Demonstrate a deep knowledge of intervention techniques and programs to accelerate the development of early literacy skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to model instructional techniques/strategies.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

                Preferred Experience

• Minimum of [3] years of experience as a Classroom teacher.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Other:

• Provide daily focused instruction in small group math or literacy settings in a push-in model for struggling students.
• Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining progress monitoring records and anecdotal information as required by the SSP committee in order to effectively measure student progress while participating in given interventions.
• Use a variety of assessments and monitoring tools to help diagnose and prescribe individual students' needs as well as monitor the progress of individual students daily and throughout the year.
• Participate in purposeful planning with teachers in specified PLC’s and grade-level meetings to assist teachers in identifying and serving students in need of intervention.
• Participate in all required interventionist Specialist professional developments and district-level meetings. The Title I Intervention Specialist is charged with acquiring the knowledge, skills, technology skills, and instructional intervention strategies necessary to effectively impact student achievement.
• Work collaboratively with the Curriculum and Instruction Coordinators and Title I Academic Specialists.
• Meet regularly with the school administration to keep them abreast of student progress.
• Actively pursue opportunities for life-long learning and professional growth.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies.
• Other duties related to the improvement of student achievement as determined by the principal.

SUPERVISORY RESPOSIBILITIES

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or employees of the organization.
• Ability and/or willingness to learn to use and understand Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, letters, and other written communications in order to effectively communicate information with employees, administration, and the Board.
• Willingness to learn and utilize the special education software program to maintain student records.
• Some travel is required to different campuses within the district.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.