Tier II and Tier III Academic Intervention Specialist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board’s strategic plan.
• Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Participate in Tier 1 problem solving meetings and support teachers in using data to identify and group at-risk children, implement evidence-based interventions, and document progress monitoring.
• Participate in PLC meetings to assist with instructional planning and instructional design.
• Personalize student learning (design, select, modify and evaluate a wide range of materials), and provide in-class Tier 1 intervention utilizing differentiated instruction during scheduled reading / math periods.
• Collaborate with Title 1 Tutors, Instructional Coaches, and classroom teachers about how students differ in their approaches to learning and create instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.
• Gather and organize grade-level / subject area universal assessment results for progress monitoring and oversee progress monitoring at each tier of MTSS.
• Assess implementation of classroom interventions to ensure program fidelity.
• Develop, document, maintain ongoing academic plans (Individual Student Growth and Learning Plans) for students in Tier 2 and Tier 3 Interventions.
• Provide scientific, research-based Tier 2 Interventions / Tier 3 Interventions outside of the scheduled reading / math blocks to small groups of students with similarly identified needs for up to thirty (30) / sixty (60) minutes daily utilizing, supplemental materials tied to the core reading / math programs as indicated by on-going, diagnostic needs assessment.
• Observe Tier II and Tier III students in classroom setting.
• Maintain database and progress monitor students identified for intervention, to facilitate entry / exit decision-making.
• Administer formative assessments to monitor progress and maximize student success.
• Schedule and assign students to Tier 2 and Tier 3 Interventions.
• Participate in Tier 2 and Tier 3 Problem Solving Meetings.
• Keep informed of best practices and new developments related to literacy and math and share the information with appropriate staff as professional development.
• Participate in District MTSS PLC meetings that allow for collaboration and address key issues in programming.

QUALIFICATIONS :

State of Illinois Teaching Certificate. Three to five years’ experience working within MTSS framework preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers to promote engagement.
• Ability to cultivate partnerships within the greater Rockford community.
• Ability to mediate conflict
• Interpersonal skills
• Understanding of behavioral disabilities associated with behavior characteristics associated with special education eligibilities and psychiatric diagnoses.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate trends effectively.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.