Academic Interventionist

Blue Mountain Union School is seeking to hire an Academic Interventionist (with a concentration in Literacy/Reading) starting with the 2024-2025 school year. This is a grant funded (Title 1) position. This position is designed to further the work of school faculty and staff in the implementation of content (literacy) standards. The Academic Intervention Specialist will design and implement Tier II lessons and/or supports to help students of all abilities show growth toward (Literacy) Common Core State Standards and meet grade level (literacy) proficiencies. This position is designed to further the work of school faculty and staff in the implementation of content literacy standards. The Literacy Intervention Specialist will design and implement resources and supports to help students of all abilities show growth toward Literacy Common Core State Standards and meet grade level literacy proficiencies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. ● Design and facilitate learning opportunities for students: In collaboration with classroom teachers o provide systematic intervention, instruction, and support for students working to meet literacy proficiencies or looking to expand their academic skills. o provide support and resources to teachers to ensure effective use and integration of research-based tools and strategies and monitoring of student progress toward academic proficiencies. ● Provide support with school assessments ● Attend ongoing professional development to enhance pedagogical and content knowledge pertaining to academic intervention, data use, progress monitoring, and proficiency-based learning. ● Participate in the K-12 vertical teamwork. ● Collaborate with the OESU Literacy Coach with collection of assessment data. ● Support teachers with administration of assessments; analyze and interpret assessment results to help inform instructional strategies and curriculum decisions. ● Actively participate in workshops, in-service meetings, teacher trainings, building level staff meetings, district meetings, and other school and district committees/projects, making substantial contributions. ● Model best practices lessons by modeling or co-teaching lessons. ● Assist in the creation of and provide embedded professional development with teachers. ● Share resources and support teachers in identifying appropriate instructional materials and implementation of strategies. ● Keep abreast of current best practices, research findings, and other developments in the field. ● Seek out and actively participate in opportunities for professional development to enhance content knowledge and teaching skills, to support district goals and school action/strategic plans ● Perform other duties and responsibilities related and as assigned by the supervisor. A complete job description is available by contacting john.barone@oesu.org To apply for this position interested candidates need to complete the school spring application and include a cover letter, resume, three current letters of recommendation, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate - if applicable), proof of Vermont licensure, and PRAXIS (or the equivalent) test scores.