Description
MCMINN COUNTY SCHOOLS __________
Job Title: INTERVENTIONIST
Exemption Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal, Vice Principal, Inst. Supervisor
Dept./School: As Assigned
Review Date: 11/29/2021
Position Purpose:
The goal of the Interventionist is to assist K-8 grade students with intervention and provide a continuum of support to help them reach grade level skills. The interventionist develops materials and lesson plans, conducts classroom instruction and evaluates and assesses student performance. The interventionist interprets student data and communicates progress to parent/guardians. Lastly, the interventionist collaborates with identified teachers who share the students served and develops a transition plan between the intervention classroom and the regular classroom.
Qualifications
• Tennessee Teaching License with appropriate endorsement
• BA/BS degree in Education
• No prior experience required, but teachers without experience will be assigned a veteran mentor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Background/knowledge in intervention strategies
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and ability to work with students with various academic needs
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Essential Functions:
• Shall possess skills in interpreting assessment data to drive instruction.
• Shall review data to make instructional decisions to address student weaknesses.
o Shall prepare and deliver focused intervention instruction in small group setting.
o Shall possess knowledge in intervention strategies and actual implementation.
o Shall utilize instructional software which increases student learning and maximizes time on task.
o Shall monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals on the intervention plans.
o Shall be familiar with RTI process and tiered Instruction.
o Shall communicate effectively within the educational community and with parents on a regular basis.
• Shall collaborate with the assigned classroom teacher(s) for instructional planning and delivery.
• Shall monitor and maintain accurate records on student achievement, articulating the progress and success.
• Shall provide explicit, scientifically based instruction to small groups of students.
• Shall assist in the scheduling and assignment of students to the program.
• Shall implement the assigned program of study.
• Shall foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Shall promote and maintain positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships.
• Shall possess a strong commitment to help all children succeed.
• Shall adhere to the teacher code of conduct.
• Shall maintain professional work habits.
• Shall perform other duties as assigned by the school principal.
Additional Duties
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Evaluation
• Performance will be evaluated in accordance with evaluation procedures, policy, and regulations of the Tennessee Department of Education.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment (occasional lifting of 15-30 pounds)
Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.