[Hiring] Response to Intervention Specialist @Fossil Distance Learning Program

Role Description

Under the general supervision of Distance Learning Solutions, Inc., the employee performs a variety of tasks with the major responsibility being that of providing academic support for qualifying students and their families through the schoolwide response to intervention (RTI) program in a virtual schooling program.

• Implement and carry out Response to Intervention (RTI) policies and procedures.
• Initiate, plan, and carry out regular and required parent/student meetings via technology platforms.
• Maintain accurate and complete records regarding student progress and use data to make informed decisions regarding instruction and recommendations to families.
• Provide consultation to parents and guardians on using evidence-based curriculum, including school-provided intervention programs in math and reading, instructional strategies, accommodations, and modifications, that meet the needs of their students.
• Confer with parents, administrators, and other professionals to determine when to refer students for a special education evaluation.
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Strive to improve professional competence through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, classes, and other professional development activities.
• Complete daily and monthly reports.
• Answer and respond to emails, texts, and phone calls on a daily basis.
• Maintain tracking of student and family data.
• Communicate and meet with other school teams as required to coordinate services.
• Give, receive, and incorporate feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current State of Oregon Teaching License.
• Endorsements as required by the Oregon Department of Education with the appropriate endorsement in areas of assignment.
• Response to Intervention Specialists must have obtained the TSPC Elementary-Multiple Subjects, OR TSPC Special Education: Generalist or its equivalent license endorsement, OR TSPC Reading Intervention.

Requirements

• One year of successful teaching experience within the subject area, OR successful completion of an Oregon instructional internship program.
• Three years experience preferred.
• Experience in RTI, special education, reading and/or math intervention preferred.
• Must have a dedicated workspace free from distractions with consistent and reliable high-speed internet access for teleconferencing.
• Operational knowledge of the Internet and related technologies.
• Must also be able to pass a background check.
• Obtain First Aid/ CPR certification.
• Candidates must live in the state of Oregon to be considered for this position.

Benefits

• Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. will pay 100% family premium for Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. is not a PERS employer but does contribute a % of salary to the 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
• Company Paid Employee Life and AD&D insurance.