Academic Interventionist - SEIU 517M

JOB TITLE: Academic Interventionist
 
DEPARTMENT/BUILDING:
 
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
 
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Saginaw Public Schools Academic Interventionists are responsible for assisting with the delivery of instructional services for eligible students in the remedial Title I program.  Responsibilities include instruction of students, student discipline, planning, preparation of materials, testing and record keeping.
 
DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of effective methods and techniques for working with children
2. Knowledge of stages of child development and learning styles
3. Knowledge of pertinent software applications
4. Skilled in operating standard office equipment 
5. Skilled in preparing and maintain accurate records
6. Ability to schedule activities and/or meetings
7. Ability to gather and/or collate data
8. Ability to solve problems by identifying issues and creating action plans
9. Ability to maintain confidentiality
10. Ability to work with constant interruptions
11. Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
12. Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community

 
Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and/or walk, may be required to lift up to 30 lbs.  Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adapt lessons to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
2. Administer tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. to support teachers in the instructional process
3. Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments to practice and/or reinforce learning concepts and assist students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standards
4. Confer with teachers and/or parents by providing input into the evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing/modifying students’ objectives
5. Implement, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans to assist the teacher in improving students’ academic success through a defined course of study
6. Maintain classroom equipment, work area, students’ files/records to identify required assistance and ensure a safe and positive learning environment
7. Perform record keeping and clerical functions to support the teacher and/or to provide necessary records/materials
8. Respond to emergency situations and immediately resolve safety concerns and/or direct concerns to appropriate personnel for resolution
9. Attend meetings and in-service presentations to acquire information relative to these job functions
10. Perform other duties as assigned

 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant field preferred
2. Associate’s Degree in Child Development or relevant field required
3. Previous classroom experience preferred
4. Knowledge of Math/Science and Reading subject areas

 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Individual(s) will be expected to pass both a Math and Reading Test so as to be able to support students in grades K-8
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
School environment where there may be physical discomfort due to temperature, noise, and dust.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
 
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES: None
 
CURRICULA RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support classroom teachers and other school personnel in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies
 
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
 
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