Academic Intervention Teacher 2024- 2025 SY

TITLE: Academic Intervention Teacher CLASSIFICATION: Certified:
FLSA: Exempt (Executive) DEPARTMENT: Curriculum
SALARY: Local 1220 contract WORK YEAR: 180 days
REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee

DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of the Principal or Designee, the Academic Intervention Teacher monitors and supports the academic readiness of students. The Academic Intervention Teacher will provide “real time” pull-out research-based interventions in the core curricular areas to students that are currently below grade level based on analysis of NWEA, and other assessment data. In addition, the Academic Intervention Teacher will collaborate with parents, teachers, social workers, and others who support students in order to attend to the social, personal and academic needs of the students. An intervention teacher provides detailed documentation of student progress and develops supplementary education that serves as a companion to the core curriculum. Assessment of student potential and recommendations for further services is a regular duty of an intervention teacher. The Academic Intervention Teacher will create networks of support for underperforming students with the purpose of improving academic outcomes and increasing life opportunities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree
• Illinois Professional Educator License with Secondary and Middle School Math, Science, Language Arts or Social Science endorsements
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with school students from low-income homes to improve academic success
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other professionals to build partnerships
• Experience with integrating Technology skills to deliver instruction

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

1. Illinois Common Core Learning Standards
2. Academic evaluation and data collection methods
3. School Improvement
4. Best Practices in the delivery of curriculum and instruction
5. Content Area to be taught
6. Effective Classroom Management
7. Federal and State laws regarding special education

Ability to:

1. Deliver instruction in a manner that improves student achievement
2. Implement intense student support
3. Collect and manage data related to student progress
4. Monitor and support student safety
5. Communicate effectively orally and in writing
6. Work collaboratively in a team environment with teachers and other stakeholders

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: (May not include all duties performed)
WORKING CONDITIONS

Maintain effective critical thinking skills needed for making observations, reading and writing, communicating with others Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include frequent standing, siting, walking, occasionally required to lift up to 24 lbs.

HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

Frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting up to approximately 24 pounds

TITLE: Academic Intervention Teacher CLASSIFICATION: Certified:
FLSA: Exempt (Executive) DEPARTMENT: Curriculum
SALARY: Local 1220 contract WORK YEAR: 180 days
REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee

DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of the Principal or Designee, the Academic Intervention Teacher monitors and supports the academic readiness of students. The Academic Intervention Teacher will provide “real time” pull-out research-based interventions in the core curricular areas to students that are currently below grade level based on analysis of NWEA, and other assessment data. In addition, the Academic Intervention Teacher will collaborate with parents, teachers, social workers, and others who support students in order to attend to the social, personal and academic needs of the students. An intervention teacher provides detailed documentation of student progress and develops supplementary education that serves as a companion to the core curriculum. Assessment of student potential and recommendations for further services is a regular duty of an intervention teacher. The Academic Intervention Teacher will create networks of support for underperforming students with the purpose of improving academic outcomes and increasing life opportunities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree
• Illinois Professional Educator License with Secondary and Middle School Math, Science, Language Arts or Social Science endorsements
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with school students from low-income homes to improve academic success
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other professionals to build partnerships
• Experience with integrating Technology skills to deliver instruction

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

1. Illinois Common Core Learning Standards
2. Academic evaluation and data collection methods
3. School Improvement
4. Best Practices in the delivery of curriculum and instruction
5. Content Area to be taught
6. Effective Classroom Management
7. Federal and State laws regarding special education

Ability to:

1. Deliver instruction in a manner that improves student achievement
2. Implement intense student support
3. Collect and manage data related to student progress
4. Monitor and support student safety
5. Communicate effectively orally and in writing
6. Work collaboratively in a team environment with teachers and other stakeholders

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: (May not include all duties performed)
WORKING CONDITIONS

Maintain effective critical thinking skills needed for making observations, reading and writing, communicating with others Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include frequent standing, siting, walking, occasionally required to lift up to 24 lbs.

HAZARDS/UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

Frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting up to approximately 24 pounds