Position Summary
and Description :
Working from our office in East Lansing, Michigan, or your home office, the Academic Interventionist / Specialist will support GLLA’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) using the Response to Intervention Framework (RTI).
The Academic Interventionist / Specialist coordinates the push-in and pull-out support in planning instruction and / or adaptation of the instructional program using the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model to facilitate student learning in accordance with district policies and state guidelines.
The Academic Interventionist / Specialist designs and implements specific strategies designed to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth in all students identified for academic intervention need.
The Academic Interventionist / Specialist evaluates and measures the effectiveness of specific MTSS strategies and interventions in order to refine Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels of support.
The Academic Interventionist / Specialist supports the instructional programs with regular and special education teachers.
Most of the Academic Interventionist / Specialist’s responsibilities will include providing intensive, research-based interventions for Tier 3 students.
The Academic Interventionist / Specialist will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks :
Utilize performance, survey and observation, and attendance data to help teachers identify and group children who need additional support.
Assist teachers in developing and implementing classroom-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individual children and groups of children to enhance their acquisition of social / emotional and cognitive skills
- Support teachers in documenting children’s progress
- Facilitate the Student Support Team (SST) process with the principals, support staff, parents, and instructional staff
- Develop and use instructional and behavioral support tools (Tier 2 Planning form, SST forms, functional behavior assessment and behavior management plans) effectively
- Gather and organize grade-level / subject area universal assessment tools and develop assessments for progress monitoring purposes for all teachers
- Design collaborative systems to support the sharing of MTSS best practices
- Implement and track all Tier 3 support for all identified students, design systems and tools to measure its effectiveness, and refine strategies and support as needed to improve results
- Work with the Directors or Managers of Special Education and SST participants to facilitate eligibility for special education
- Schedule, organize, and conduct RTI meetings in a virtual environment
- Plan and implement RTI professional development opportunities
- Maintain and update on-line resources with RTI forms and information
- Facilitate data driven conferences with teachers to effectively inform instruction during Professional Learning Community meetings
- Assist in preparing and submitting the school improvement plans for struggling learners
- Assist with managing IDEA and Section 504 activities that fall under Child Find requirements
- Assist in producing required Federal, State and District reports in relation to general education interventions and Child Find responsibilities and ensure compliance with legislative mandates regarding intervention programs and documentation
- Develop and inform students of reasonable rules concerning classroom procedures and behavior and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals
- Assess the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
- Administer and analyze standardized testing data and adjust instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize probability of student success
- Build effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and availability to students and parents
- Participate in professional growth and development, staying abreast of current research through continuing education, educational seminars, workshops, conferences, membership in professional organizations of the subject taught, and attendance at district-sponsored in-service opportunities
- Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others
- All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and / or targets established
Qualifications :
- Please note, if given a job offer, 2-step authentication is required to login to all systems
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certification in the required subject matter and grade band
- A minimum of 5 years fulltime successful teaching experience in the required subject matter and grade band
- Michigan Residency Preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Customer focused approach
- High degree of flexibility
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
- Travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school.
This may require overnight travel
- Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support families