Academic Interventionist at Salem

Murfreesboro City Schools

Academic Interventionist

School Personnel

Effective on: 06/01/09. Revised on 07/02/18.

CREDENTIALS: Current Tennessee Licensure

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Experience as a classroom teacher; experience in curriculum development, textbook selection, and committee work. Must relate well to children and teachers. Must have a cooperative, helpful attitude toward people; be confidential, be highly organized and productive; computer literate; good verbal and written communication skills and outstanding teaching skills. Must be able to follow and give directions, demonstrate skills in group dynamics and creative problem solving. Must be dedicated to quality education and the well-being of children. Master's Degree preferred. Must have at least five years of teaching experience at the primary grade levels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must have and maintain physical, sensory, emotional, and mental abilities necessary for effective communication in person, in writing, and by telephone. Must have good memory; be able to organize thoughts and activities; do basic mathematical computations and articulate clearly. Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends, participate in occasional overnight travel and provide own transportation during performance of duty.

PRIMARY DUTIES: The Academic Interventionist's primary responsibility is working in small groups with children identified as at-risk in Reading and Math. The Academic Interventionist will also work closely with the building administration and faculty, as well as parents to support the program for children.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assess children throughout the school and identify children at risk.
• Design and implement academic interventions using research-based methodology in Reading and Math for a minimum of 30 minutes each day.
• Communicate with school personnel and parents of children regarding reading and/or math level and rate of progress.
• Differentiate instruction based on assessment data
• Document interventions and progress on each child.
• Assist teachers by providing training in the area of early literacy as needed.
• Work monthly with the school leadership team to guide and monitor the progress of each child
• Participate in team review concerning academic progress for students who are struggling or are in need of service.
• Other duties as assigned.

STAFF RELATIONSHIP: Reports directly to the building principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) months, salary set annually. Exempt.