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Director of Academic Intervention
Department: Academics and Student Services
St. Mary of the Angels School Mission: To receive each child as a unique gift, collaborating with parents to cultivate the intellectual, moral, and spiritual talents of each child, enabling the child to direct his emotions as a respectful son or daughter, a generous and loyal friend, and a responsible high school student who has the courage to live his Catholic faith among peers in service to God, family, and country.
JOB SUMMARY: Under the collaboration of school administration and direction of the Principal & Pastor, the Director of Academic Intervention's primary function is to assist students who are achieving below grade-level expectations in reading and/or mathematics. This person advocates for students who need assistance acquiring the skills necessary for academic success. This teacher's responsibilities include leading all meetings of the school Teacher Assistance Team; and teaching, coaching, leading, and overseeing all interventions designed by this Team. He or she must be familiar with the MTSS (Multi-tiered System of Support) Model and with planning and implementing effective Response to Intervention (RtI) strategies. He or she must be willing to assume a leadership role in assessing students and designing programs and services to meet their needs. The Director of Academic Interventionists must be an excellent communicator willing and able to involve parents and classroom teachers in supporting the modifications and accommodations designed to assist their children.
The responsibilities of the Director of Academic Interventionist include, but are not limited to:
- Identifying students in need of small group or individual literacy or mathematics interventions through the use of assessment data
- Screening students to establish proper reading and math placement.
- Providing small group or individual interventions and supports to address identified student needs.
- Assess student progress regularly and use assessment results to improve subsequent instruction.
- Providing coaching to instructional staff by acting as a resource to classroom teachers and content-area specialists.
- Assisting teachers in organizing their academic programs, selecting materials, implementing teaching techniques, and designing their instructional services to meet the unique needs of individual students.
- Present demonstration lessons in teaching reading and/or math instructional strategies as requested or required.
- Providing professional development support in the implementation of research-based best practices.
- Working with teachers and other educators to develop and implement plans that meet the needs of all students.
- maintaining frequent communication with the school principal and parents regarding student growth data.
- regularly conferring with the principal regarding the needs of students and academic programs.
- working cooperatively with representatives of Chicago Public School District 299 to maximize student services.
- successfully converting the IEPs (Individual Education Plans) to ISPs (Individual Service Plans) for students who enter the school from public schools.
Position Purposes
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the successful candidate will:
Serve as a positive role model and support the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church at all times.
Create an inclusive learning environment within his or her classroom and school.
Create a faith-focused and vibrant Catholic culture within his or her classroom that is emphasized through the candidate's words, deeds, manners of dress, and actions.
Integrate religion within lessons.
Facilitate student success and growth in faith formation, academics, and interpersonal skills.
Implement diocesan-approved curricula with fidelity.
Document teaching and student progress, activities, and outcomes.
Differentiate instruction to address the specific educational needs of individual students.
Create a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment
Regularly provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals in academic areas.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to design individualized lessons to build key reading and language skills.
Lead and oversee all school RtI and Teacher Assistance Team activities
Essential Functions
- Serves as a model of the Catholic faith in words, actions, speech, and demeanor.
- Develops and administers school curricula consistent with diocesan goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates these plans into learning experiences that best utilize the available time for instruction
- Differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles and needs.
- Conducts ongoing assessments of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit the individual student's needs, including students with special needs;
- Conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, administrative regulations, and procedures of the Office of Catholic Schools - Archdiocese of Chicago.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current educational developments by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by the district and school procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in student education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and diocesan policies
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Collaborates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess the curriculum.
- Participates in faculty meetings and on committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional resources, supplies, and equipment.
- Administers standardized tests, benchmark assessments, and other assessments following diocesan assessment guidelines.
- Understands and adheres to all principles and tenets of the Catholic faith.
- Maintains a lifestyle, both within and outside of the school environment, that is in full accord with Church teachings.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy in reading, mathematics, and Special Education.
- Knowledge and practice of the Catholic faith.
- Knowledge of elementary school Reading / Language Arts and Mathematics curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis procedures, and the formulation of data-informed interventions.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers and to assist them in differentiating instruction.
- Ability to document and communicate student progress.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to reflect upon and to self-evaluate performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted during work.
- Ability to communicate with all constituents, including (but not limited to); administration of St. Mary Immaculate Catholic School, pastors, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parents.
Qualifications Profile
- Certification/Licensure: The candidate must hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
- Certification in Reading and/or Special Education is desirable, as is an endorsement in ELL.
- Advanced study and/or an endorsement in reading is a plus.
- Previous experience in utilizing differentiation strategies to meet individual learners' instructional and social-emotional needs is preferred.
- Exceptional classroom management and communication skills are essential to success in this role.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Reading, Special Education, Elementary Education, or a related discipline.
- A Master’s Degree in a related area is preferred.
- Possession of a Special Education (LBS1), ELL, or Reading Endorsement is preferred.
- Previous experience teaching and assessing reading and mathematics at the K-8 levels is a plus.
- Experience in a teacher leadership role is a plus.
- Experience administering benchmark assessments and using this data to drive student instruction is preferred.
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.
This position has an annualized salary range of $50,000 - $60,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.
