[Hiring] Math Intervention Specialist @Connections Academy

Role 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 online 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

• 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 Required.
• 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.