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Academic Interventionist JobID: 214 Position Type: Student Support Services/Academic Interventionist Date Posted: 5/10/2024 Location: Burch Charter School Of Excellence Date Available: 08/19/2024 Closing Date: 06/07/2024   Additional Information: Show/Hide Paraprofessional Position: Salary Range $35-42K Position Purpose: * The Academic Interventionist's primary purpose is to assist in improving academic achievement of all students in grades K-5. * Work directly with teacher(s) to assist students in reinforcing Reading and Mathematics skills. * Interventionist will also plan, implement, and assess intervention services to ensure fidelity; increase teachers' capacity to effectively implement identified core or universal instructional practices for individual and small groups of students. * Interventionists will work alongside classroom teachers in planning and implementing English/ELA and math intervention initiatives through various intervention programs such as MobyMax and/or Achieve 3000. Qualifications Profile: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution (an Associate's Degree in Education from an accredited institution or proof of significant coursework related to Education may be considered with teaching experience) and a New Jersey Substitute Teaching License. * Applicants must show evidence of coursework in Mathematics, Computer, English/ELA, Reading, Science and/or Bilingual. * Applicants must demonstrate efficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite and other technology software programs such as Google Apps for Education (GAFE). * Minimum three (3) years of actual work experience working directly with students. * Experience using computer applications/information technology and data to assist and/or facilitate instruction with students. * Understanding of and commitment to implementing academic intervention best practices for students in grades K-5. Position Job Responsibilities: * Under the direction of the Vice-Principal, the Academic Interventionist will: Essential Functions: * Manage and monitor a caseload of students and work within a Response to Intervention (RTI) instructional model * Collaborate with teachers for planning and implementing instructional tasks assigned to individual or small groups of students in a Response to Intervention (RTI) model * Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills. * Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs. * Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. * Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities. * Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs. * May assist in the training of other interventionist.