Academic Interventionist/Resource Teacher (Maternity Leave)

POSITION TITLE : Temporary Academic Interventionist / Resource Teacher

DEPARTMENT : Student Services

REPORTS TO : Assistant Principal for Student Services

STATUS : Full time / cover for maternity leave for 13 / 14 weeks beginning 11 / 1

QUALIFICATIONS :

Illinois Professional Educator License with Learning Behavior Specialist 1 endorsement preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self-motivated, reliable and dependable educator with demonstrated time management and organizational skills

Model professional behavior including adhering to and enforcing school rules and proper dress

Begin each class with prayer

Be present at all school assembles and school masses which includes a supervisory role

Ability to work collaboratively as part of the Serna and Student Services teams

Ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and provide support as it relates to students’ needs

Flexible, independent self-starter who adapts to the needs our students

Strong technology skills

Expertise with academic and behavioral interventions

Ability to analyze student academic and behavior data for instructional purposes

Experience in working with adolescents and providing a positive and engaging classroom experience

Express good judgment and ability to build and maintain the confidentiality of employees, students and families with respect to all sensitive information

Ability to work with students and adults in a positive manner

Possess common sense, problem-solving skills and reasoning ability to appropriately deal with difficult situations

Possess a philosophy of prevention and intervention through implementation of tiered support for students (MTSS)

Possess a solid working knowledge of the federal and state special education regulations

Ability to work effectively with a diverse school and community population

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Academic / Behavioral Intervention

Teach multiple periods including sections of the learning resource class, instructional / inclusion classes, and team teaching within the general classroom setting

Provide specially designed instruction (SDI) within the resource and instructional class settings

Provide academic intervention through REACH including individual, small group, or whole class support within a multi-tiered system of support

Provide academic support for students within concussion protocol and develop concussion plans in conjunction with the nurse

Monitor grades regularly of all students including the D / F list and eligibility lists in order to identify students in need of support

Work with the deans office to provide behavioral interventions

Substitute when needed including the Serna testing center

Case Management

Serve as case manager for ISP and 504 Plans for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors

Develop and implement students’ educational plans annually (ISP and 504)

Plan and facilitate annual ISP and 504 Meetings

Update and distribute current ISP and 504 paperwork annually to teachers and parents

Provide teachers with current classroom and testing accommodations information annually

Provide timely communication and collaboration with teachers, counselors, parents, and administration regarding students’ individual needs

Consultation

Provide consultation and professional development on needed topics to faculty / staff

Attend professional development workshops to keep current with educational best practice

Perform other duties / tasks as assigned

Attendance is required from 7 : 30 A.M. until 3 : 30 P. M. In addition, attendance is required at some evening and weekend events : Parent Orientation nights, Back to School Night, Open House, Parent Teacher Conferences, Street Scenes, Freshmen Welcome Night and Graduation.

Chaperoning at least one activity is required.