What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emerson Elementary - Academic Intervention Specialist (Math) - 1.0 FTE position at Seattle Public Schools?
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Assists teachers in planning and implementing effective academic intervention strategies and learning activities; develops formative assessments for student learning; coordinates/conducts intervention activities with school intervention teams to identify student risk factors in the areas of academic and social/emotional domains; coordinates intervention strategies and professional development activities for teachers, and acts as a liaison between teachers, program specialists and instructional coaches.
2) Assists in curriculum coordination across disciplines.
3) Assists in developing formative assessments for student learning.
4) Coordinates/conducts intervention activities with school intervention teams and others to identify low, medium and high risk factors of students in the areas of academic and social/emotional domains.
5) Maintains student records.
6) Mentors new teachers.
7) Facilitate the development of goals, objectives, and strategies through professional learning teams.
8) Coordinates intervention strategies targeted at student needs.
9) Coordinates professional development for teachers.
10) Acts as liaison between teachers and program specialists and instructional coaches.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of district policies and procedures related to teaching
- Ability to provide instructional leadership
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate professional learning and teaching teams
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to effectively communication in speech and writing
- Ability to identify risk/protective factors of students and align effective intervention strategies/activities
- Ability to assess student progress
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Requires participation in before and after-school activities, weekend programs, family nights, and mid-winter and summer school programming.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree; academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in an urban school system. Specific programs may require additional academic preparation or professional experience, including; working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms; implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of "at risk" students; and, teaching multi-level, open-concept, and main streamed classes.
EXPERIENCE:
Classroom Teacher requirements and experience for applicable grade levels.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:
Valid Washington State teacher certification. Credentials in one or more of the core areas (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies) preferred.
Valid WA State driver's license
