Title: Interventionist

Reports to:  Principal

Qualifications:

• Certified teaching experience
• Valid Kansas Teaching License with elementary endorsement
• Other alternatives as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Purpose and Objectives of the Position:  The Interventionist works in conjunction with the Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Facilitator, and the Building Principal..  The Interventionist will assist students in the quest to increase student learning and success.

Performance responsibilities general administration:

• Uses data from multiple sources to identify and assist at-risk students in grades 1-4
• Coordinates with the Principal, and Teachers a schedule to accommodate identified students in the program.
• Attends training sessions as the building and district administration directs
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the board adopted curriculum standards.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the Kansas State Assessments.
• Provides instruction to small groups of at-risk students as directed by the Principal, and Teachers.
• Works closely with classroom teachers to coordinate efforts of the intervention program with the regular classroom to promote student success.
• Maintains required data on individual student progress and disseminates data to principal, teachers, and parents and interim report and report card periods.
• Compiles reports as needed.

I. The employee contributes to safe and orderly work areas.

• Fosters a safe and orderly environment for students and peers.
• Takes appropriate action when students and peers exhibit emotionally/physically distressed behaviors.
• Supervises other personnel as assigned.
• Establishes safety procedures for supervised staff

II. The employee works to help ensure student achievement.

• The employee will help develop school climate and conditions that help ensure maximum student achievement.

III. The employee builds positive school/community relations.

• Supports the mission of the school and district.
• Facilitates cooperation between all persons in the school community.

IV. The employee works to develop constructive peer and student relationships.

• Supports use of appropriate communications skills.
• Supports development of thinking skills.
• Follows all district policies, handbooks, and regulations.

V. The employee works to develop effective and efficient performance.

• Sets high expectations for self
• Uses a variety of materials, activities and approaches appropriate to the needs of the position.
• Develops and monitors plans and goals to improve individual performance.

VI. The employee practices responsible fiscal, facility, and resource management.

• Procures supplies and equipment following building budget guidelines.
• Establishes guidelines that ensure the care and maintenance of district facilities and equipment.

VII. The employee models positive professional attributes.

• Participates in professional activities to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Uses written and spoken language well.
• Maintains positive contact with supervisors and peers.
• Handles work in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintains physical and skill requirements necessary to meet job responsibilities.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor and in accordance with USD 453 Board of Education policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with others, including the ability to communicate effectively with a broad number of audiences.
• Ability to manage job responsibilities and to meet the established district outcomes.
• Ability to use necessary district-identified computer hardware and software, and other district-provided technology.
• Ability to physically adapt to the compressed time schedule of a school day and year.
• Other alternatives as set by the Board of Education.