The Learning Support Specialist at St. Mary plays a crucial role in supporting students' academic growth and success in mathematics and reading. This new position focuses on providing targeted interventions to students who require additional support to meet grade-level expectations. The interventionist is responsible for the push-in and pull-out support and for planning instruction and/or adaption of the instructional programs.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide targeted intervention in reading and mathematics to struggling learners.

• Implement structured interventions based on iReady diagnostic assessments and progress monitoring.

• Collaborate with school staff on universal reading instruction strategies.

• Maintain open communication with teachers, the learning support team, and families.

• Keep accurate records of interventions, assessments, and student progress.

• Prepare reports on intervention outcomes for school administration, teachers, and parents.

• Attend IEP meetings and act as a liaison between the public school district and St. Mary. 

• Support data-informed instructional practices to enhance student learning.

• Track and monitor progress toward IEP goals for students receiving interventions.