Position Summary:
The interventionist is responsible for push-in and pull-out support and in planning instruction
and/or adaption of the instructional programs using the Response to Intervention (RtI) model to
facilitate student learning in accordance with school policies and state guidelines.

Position Responsibilities:
The Academic Intervention Specialist provides specialized support in reading, mathematics,
writing (other subjects as needed) to all students in K4-8th, who are struggling academically; he
or she also works with the school’s leadership and learning services coordinator to implement
academic intervention programs based on data and will create and implement specific strategies
designed to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth in all identified intervention
students. Evaluation and measurement of the effectiveness of specific RtI strategies and
interventions is required in order to refine Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels of support at the
school. The academic intervention specialist will support the instructional programs of Nativity
Jesuit alongside school leaders and teachers. The academic intervention specialist reports to the
assistant principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of an Academic Intervention Specialist:

• Uses data, such as blended learning reports/report cards/progress reports/formative and summative assessments to provide instruction to students and develop scaffolds to support student growth.
• Monitors the progress of his or her entire caseload, assesses growth and progress (using Tiers 1, 2, 3), maintains records and communicates with parents, teachers, and school’s leadership on a regular basis.
• Attends and participates in ongoing training sessions, data analysis meetings and workshops in and outside of school.
• Works with a team to help identify the best practices for individual students and groups of students.
• Provides input regarding the development and implementation of an intervention plan.
• Prepares reports for parents, teachers and school leadership regularly.
• Participates in the evaluation of intervention plans.
• Support the school during testing periods.
• Supports summer school and Camp Thunderhead academic interventions as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must be able to work collaboratively with groups of parents, teachers and students.
• Demonstrates the ability to make appropriate recommendations to teachers based upon collected data.
• Strong analytical, data management and technology skills, and proficiency in productivity software, including but not limited to the use of spreadsheet,  communication, collaboration and student information systems.
• Possesses a strong understanding of the English language, math skills, spelling and proper grammar.
• Demonstrates patience for working with students who may have serious learning challenges and potential disabilities.
• Shows the ability to create and maintain a safe, organized, orderly environment that is conducive to learning.
• Shows ability to collaborate with aides and volunteers who may assist with intervention plans.
• Bilingual Preferred