Function / Position Summary

To provide additional support to students who are in need of assistance in achieving their academic and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) goals as a mechanism to close the achievement gap. For students identified as in need of Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, the delivery of targeted interventions and ongoing progress monitoring results in better student outcomes.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Analyzes data from district and classroom assessments to determine the student's specific areas of need.
• Coordinates with the school principal and classroom teacher to create and adhere to a mutually agreed upon intervention schedule to optimize instruction time with students.
• Provides explicit, research-based instruction to small groups of students to concentration the identified areas of need.
• Supplements instruction with the U-46 Literacy Framework.
• Compiles necessary data on individual student progress and disseminates data to principal, teachers, and parents for interim reports and report cards as requested.
• Provides verification reports at Service Team meetings when appropriate, specifically addressing student progress monitoring data.
• Serves as a contributing member of the Building Intervention Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Illinois Professional Educator's License (PEL)
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.

Experience / Knowledge

• Familiar with the MTSS process, SEL, and academic Tiered Instruction.
• Presents an in-depth knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards and Common Core.
• Experience in computer skills including data entry, Tetra Data, Aims Web, Excel, Word, NWEA Crystal Reports, and STAR Assessment reports (preferred).
• Knowledge of guided reading practices.

Physical Demands

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment, with the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.

Terms of Employment

• Nine Month Position – hours and days determined by funding.

School District U-46 is a regular school district located in Kane County with 56 schools, 2,256 teachers and 34,722 students. Total Revenue is $782,564,000 and is trending up. School District U-46 spends $18,537 per student per year on instruction.