Instructional Interventionist - Reading - TMS

Multiple Positions

ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL INTERVENTIONIST - READING

JOB GOAL: To ensure that students are provided intensive, targeted literacy instruction based on student need in Grades 6-8.

RESPONSIBLE TO: School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS: An ACS instructional interventionist shall have all the following minimum qualifications:

1. The required Alabama Professional Educator Certificate.
2. Bachelor's degree and advanced coursework or professional development in the science of reading or comparable alternative training approved by the Alabama State Board of Education.
3. Minimum of two years of experience as a successful elementary or literacy teacher.
4. Knowledge of scientifically based reading research, special expertise in quality reading instruction and intervention, dyslexia-specific interventions, and data analysis.
5. Be proficient in technology usage for instruction and data analysis.
6. Such alternatives as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain and improve professional competence in the area of intervention related to reading deficiencies, especially related to dyslexia.
2. Prepare for intervention and show written evidence of preparation upon request.
3. Deliver explicit and systematic instruction, in a small group format, that is differentiated, targeted, and designed to accelerate the most struggling of readers with specific deficiencies in lowest deficit skills.
4. Monitor progress regularly, maintaining accurate, complete, and correct records. Maintain confidentiality of student data in the process.
5. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and in accordance with the system's established procedures.
6. Serve as a resource or make referrals as appropriate.
7. Assist with school-wide testing programs, including screening for dyslexia.
8. Participate as a valued faculty member, maintaining professional and cooperative relationships with teachers, students, and the community.
9. Make reasonable provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
10. Perform other related duties during school necessary to the safe and effective operation of the school when requested by the principal.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine Months

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of Board policy, teacher evaluations, and program fidelity checks.
SALARY RANGE: Appropriate placement on current salary schedule.