Company: Kalamazoo Resa
Job description: Job Summary: Responsible for scheduling, organizing, and implementing/arranging for implementation of intervention programs to meet the needs of students determined to be eligible for supplemental programming using PPS Title I eligibility criteria. Performs duties in accordance with PPS goals and district practices as well as federal law.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare educational plans for students and groups of students based on individually assessed needs in accordance with best practice, evidence-based research.
- Determine and maintain flexible schedule for supplemental intervention groups.
- Coordinate and direct activities of Title I paraprofessionals.
- Maintain and submit appropriate data, records and reports for students receiving supplemental interventions.
- Attend and participate in meetings for students receiving supplemental interventions.
- Participate in continuing professional development activities, including development and maintenance of skills on all research-based supplemental intervention programs, e.g., Direct Instruction, Read Well programs.
- Develop and maintain communication and ongoing relationship with parents of students receiving supplemental interventions.
- Ensure that student progress is assessed and data is analyzed on a regular basis. Share student progress data with each student's general education teacher and parent on at least a quarterly basis.
- Work with general education staff to coordinate the supplementary intervention system.
- Work with general education staff to accomplish ongoing program evaluation and therefore ensure that the supplementary intervention system is effective.
- Work with school psychologist as needed to accomplish more in-depth diagnostic evaluations to determine an appropriate programming for students.
- Performs other duties as assigned and Title I guidance allows.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in elementary education
- Valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate.
- Minimum of three years of experience in education including coordination of supplementary intervention programming preferred.
- Master's in reading preferred.
- Knowledge about current education research and best practice.
- Willingness to work within a team setting to develop and maintain best practice supplemental education system.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff and the public.
- Ability to assume responsibility, display initiative, and exercise good judgment.
- Proficient computer and document skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following positions at Portage Public Schools have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Human Resources Director Brad Galin and Human Resources Manager Jennifer Tuyls. Contact information: 269-323-5000, 8107 Mustang Drive, Portage, Mi 49002
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