Job Summary
The academic interventionist has the responsibility of providing support for students with learning differences. S/he works closely with department chairs, the faculty, and school counselors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The academic interventionist will:
Work with students in a variety of grade levels/divisions in math and/or reading based on current students' needs.
Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support students with different learning styles and teachers in their efforts to advance students with different learning needs.
Observe and evaluate individual students displaying academic difficulties and assess their learning strengths and challenges.
Participate in classroom instruction as needed.
Direct one-on-one or small-group instruction.
Provide regular written student-progress reports to the school and parents with assessment results and recommendations of diagnostic testing and remedial programs for learning-related issues.
Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of sessions, meetings, and assessments.
Initiate and schedule parent conferences as needed.
Coordinate and facilitate communication between student, family, school, and other involved professionals.
Pursue professional development opportunities.
Attend conferences and professional meetings in order to remain current with industry trends.
Participate in committee, department, and staff meetings as well as school-sponsored events that would benefit from your area of expertise.
Be involved in the school community at large.
Assume responsibility for other projects as assigned by the Head of School.
Common Qualification Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field; graduate degree preferred
3+ years of teaching experience
Knowledge of learning disabilities, psycho-educational tests, reports, and assistive technology
Knowledge of administering and interpreting assessments and test results, academic achievement, and diagnostic testing
Proven success as a leader in program development
Full understanding of differentiated instructional strategies across the curriculum
Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Strong networking skills to ensure access to resources in the broader community
Detail-oriented and resourceful
Tactful and discreet
Technologically savvy
High-energy and enthusiastic about working in an academic atmosphere
Salary Range: $39,000 to $52,000 annually based upon skills and experience and excellent benefit package.
