Job Description:
Location: Great Hearts Harveston Upper School (11801 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810)
Instructional Interventionists create a rigorous intervention program for students who have been identified as requiring math and reading interventions for struggling students, Tier II and Tier III interventions, and to support universal screenings, data entry, and data teams.
Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty :
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Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
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Matching 401K program
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Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provide small group reading or math interventions for students identified as needing math, and/or Tier II/Tier III support.
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Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, the other interventionist, and special educators to design and implement an effective intervention program
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Monitor and track student progress
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Help administer diagnostic assessments, progress monitor and enter progress monitoring data as needed
Required/Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university
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K-12 teaching experience
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Experience with Guided Reading, Benchmark assessments, progress monitoring and small group adult led instruction required
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Experience with Singapore Math program strongly preferred
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Training in Spalding Phonics and other reading intervention programs
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Strong knowledge of research-based math and literacy intervention strategies
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Ability to collaborate with many teachers, coaches, and administrators
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Ability to manage a flexible schedule and work with students in K-12 in reading, writing, math and sometimes social skill development as necessary
Physical Functions:
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Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
