Intervention Specialist

TITLE: Intervention Specialist

REPORTS TO: Director of Elementary Schools

JOB OBJECTIVES: (Purpose of the position):

The goal of the Title I Intervention Specialist is to guide, coach, mentor, and train teachers in effective instructional strategies with a primary focus on improving student achievement. The specialist serves as a resource person to classroom teachers in order to ensure that all Title I schools (elementary, middle, and KidsPeace) in the Carroll County School System are continuously progressing toward the vision, goals and objectives of the school district. The role of the specialist is separate and apart from the evaluative role of the principal or supervisor of the teacher. The role of evaluator is the sole responsibility of the principal or supervisor. The specialist position will improve teacher effectiveness in order to increase the academic achievement of the students in Carroll County Schools.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Functions Essential To Attaining Job Objectives)

Strategic Goal Area I –Student Achievement

• Maintains appropriate in-depth knowledge of the subject area.
• Works collaboratively with the Teaching and Learning Directors and Title I principals to read, interpret and apply data (system, school and classroom) to determine best practices (curriculum, instruction, assessment, and classroom management) with the ability to teach others to do the same
• Works collaboratively with the Title I Principals to identify teachers or teams of teachers through the use of data for improvement
• Works collaboratively with Teaching and Learning Directors, Title I Principals, and teachers to set appropriate short and long term goals for design, development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Coordinates and establishes procedures to monitor and support on-going implementation of standards based curriculum, instruction and assessment including Learning Focused Strategies in all classrooms within the Title I school
  
  

Strategic Goal Area II – Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty

• Provides colleagues with opportunities for sharing that will nurture best practices and ensure consistency of expectations to support the engagement and achievement of all learners
• Communicates effectively with peers, administration, and public
• Exhibits pleasant behavior and project a positive image when dealing with dealing with peers, administration, and public
  
  

Strategic Goal Area III – Efficient and Effective Operational Processes

• Cultivates and models a respectful working and learning environment
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding the progress of identified teachers or teams with school and/or system level leadership only
• Communicates effectively with staff
• Demonstrates and encourages the appropriate use of instructional technology and other educational tools to enhance and enrich classroom instruction
  
  

Maintains a monthly narrative and calendar that outlines services provided to Title I Schools

Strategic Goal Area IV – Continuous System and School Improvement

• Keeps current with, understands, and evaluates current research literature and practice in the curriculum area to ascertain the most effective teaching/learning, paradigms, and practices
• Acts as a subject area resource person for all Title I stakeholders
• Provides interventions through modeling, team teaching, observing, and follow up support for the improvement and enhancement of teaching and learning
• Coordinates and conducts school level professional learning throughout the calendar year in Title I schools
• Works collaboratively with peers, administration and parents to ensure student success
• Assumes and performs all other Title I specific duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Directors for Teaching and Learning/Title I Director
  
  

Other Expectations

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance /timeliness
• Complete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with directions
• Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records for students and staff
  
  

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with others
• Valid Georgia clear renewable professional teaching certification
• Highly qualified status as required by No Child Left Behind
• Master’s degree in a teaching field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years successful classroom teaching experience
• Strong knowledge base of standards based classrooms and best practices in instruction
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and self-directed
  
  

JOB LOCATION (Place(s) where work is performed):

Assigned schools in Title I Feeder Pattern

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE (Needed For This Job Specifically)

Proven success in the following areas:

• Communication skills – written and verbal
• Exemplary instructional and motivational techniques
• Effective professional relationships
• Cooperation
• Designing/providing professional learning
• Modeling best instructional practices
• Problem solving
• Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate coaching and professional learning
• Standards-based education
• Current technology
  
  

Salary

Teacher salary in accordance with approved salary schedule.