Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Posting Date: November 20, 2024

Position: Title IA Interventionist

Location: Oakridge Upper Elementary

· Not to exceed 29 hours per week

· This is a grant-funded position (requires applicants to reapply each school year)

· Unaffiliated position/Adjunct Wage Schedule

Title IA is a federal grant awarded to schools based on census poverty levels. It is designed to close the achievement gap of underserved populations. The Title IA Interventionist works with Title IA eligible student in the areas of Reading, Writing, Math, and/or Behavior. These are performed in a small group setting while seeing various groups throughout the day.

Qualifications:

(Must meet one of the following)

· Preferred teaching certificate in the State of Michigan valid to teach at the elementary level and meet criteria for “highly qualified” status under No Child Left Behind Act.

Bachelor Degree (preferred in Education)
Associates degree or 60 credits and enrolled in Bachelor degree program.

Essential Requirements:

Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child growth and development and how it relates to learning.
Demonstrate competency in the areas of instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
Display a complete understanding of the philosophy and models for providing intervention instruction to at-risk students.
Must be able to utilize and analyze data to identify students in need of intervention services, their specific abilities, deficiencies, interests and/or talents to guide the development of an appropriate intervention plan for each individual student.
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with parents and students and teachers to actively engage them in the education process.
Establish an open line of communication with intervention team in an effort to increase progress for students and focused instruction with the teachers.

· Monitor the effectiveness and pacing of instruction relative to class and individual student proficiency and progress.

Deadline for Applying: December 6, 2024 or until filled.

Starting Date: December 2, 2024

To be considered as a candidate, you must submit an online application by the deadline by going to www.oakridgeschools.org and clicking on Job Opportunities tab. Additional required documents must be uploaded including a cover letter, resume, most recent evaluation, three references, university transcripts and teaching certificate (if applicable).

The Oakridge School District Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in its employment decisions or the provision of services.