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Saginaw Public School District Academic Interventionist (SEIU 517M) in Saginaw, Michigan
JOB TITLE: Academic Interventionist
DEPARTMENT/BUILDING:
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Saginaw Public Schools Academic Interventionists are responsible for assisting with the delivery of instructional services for eligible students in the remedial Title I program. Responsibilities include instruction of students, student discipline, planning, preparation of materials, testing and record keeping.
DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of effective methods and techniques for working with children
- Knowledge of stages of child development and learning styles
- Knowledge of pertinent software applications
- Skilled in operating standard office equipment
- Skilled in preparing and maintain accurate records
- Ability to schedule activities and/or meetings
- Ability to gather and/or collate data
- Ability to solve problems by identifying issues and creating action plans
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work with constant interruptions
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community
Physical Demands -- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and/or walk, may be required to lift up to 30 lbs. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adapt lessons to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
Administer tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. to support teachers in the instructional process
Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments to practice and/or reinforce learning concepts and assist students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standards
Confer with teachers and/or parents by providing input into the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing/modifying students' objectives
Implement, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans to assist the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study
Maintain classroom equipment, work area, students' files/records to identify required assistance and ensure a safe and positive learning environment
