St. Labre Indian School Educational Association
Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy St. Charles Mission School
Job Description
Job Title: Academic Reading Intervention Specialist
Department: St. Charles Mission School
Report To: School Principal
Job Code: Exempt 9-month position
Salary Grade: Certified Salary Schedule
Approved Date: 07/01/2022
Academic Intervention Specialist works extensively with students, both one-on-one or in small groups, to help them strengthen targeted reading and math skills. The goal is for these students is to develop proficiency in the reading skills that contribute to their academic growth. The interventions will address the specific needs of a particular child when regular classroom instruction is not sufficient. This position is responsible for working with students in grades kindergarten through 4th grade, as well as periodically coaching teachers and support staff in reading strategies that can be used in the classroom.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. *Indicates the non-essential duties and responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts St. Labre’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; and one to three years related experience and/or training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, and ABILITIES
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Montana Teaching Certificate or sufficient credits for state accreditation as a teacher with Reading Endorsement.
Valid Montana driver’s license preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
