Title:
Bilingual English/Spanish Interventionist
Work Unit:
Cielo Azul Elementary
Reports To:
Principal
Contract Length:
9 Month
Pay Schedule:
Teacher
Overtime Status:
Exempt
Hours:
7 hours per day
Union Status:
NEA
Licensure:
NMPED K-8 Elementary Level 2 or Level 3 License
All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by Federal or State Rules and Regulations.
General Function:
Work closely with district student data department, building administration, and teachers. Assist teachers in interpreting and analyzing data for on-going instruction and interventions. Maintain accurate records and reports on weekly, short-cycle, all progress monitoring, and standard-based assessments. Work with teachers through a reflective teaching and learning process to ensure accurate interventions for students by utilizing a researched-based continuous improvement cycle.
Education/Training/Experience
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in education. NM PED level 2 teaching license. Strong understanding of data and the use of data for planning and implementation for teaching and learning. Bilingual English/Spanish.
Preferred: Level 3A-teaching license. Previous instructional and/or data coaching experience. Training in data analysis. Training in a continuous improvement cycle. Bilingual English/Spanish.
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of data and how data should be used to inform instructional practices and student interventions. Strong communication skills. Ability to collaborate and lead data-driven conversations throughout all levels of educational settings (within the district and school). Ability to provide professional development to building staff. Strong understanding of DIBELS, DEA, STAR and PARCC assessments. Ability to work, model, and coach teachers on best practices and interventions within literacy and math. Trained in and able to conduct meetings following a continuous improvement cycle. Ability to lead analysis and discussion of student performance in Professional Learning Communities. Strong understanding and ability to have teachers reflect upon their teaching and their student data.
Essential Job Functions
All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District. Current essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
Assist the school and teachers in the administration of assessments.
Review and analyze assessment data.
Mentor and coach teachers in the interpretation of student data.
Develop and provide professional development to teachers on a school-wide data monitoring system.
Support and provide guidance on interpreting data to inform instructional practices and intervention strategies.
Essential Job Functions continued:
Use data to identify and develop school-based and classroom-based instructional strategies and interventions.
Use a continuous improvement cycle to work with teachers on using data to inform instruction.
Use data to guide a reflective conversational process when coaching and mentoring teachers.
Provide professional development on the data tools, analysis of data, and implications of the data in the classrooms.
Participate in school leadership team meetings.
Coordinate the extended learning interventions for math and reading.
Participate in district data presentations / professional developments in order to align the district and the school initiatives.
Other related duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
Based on education, experience, and level of NM Teaching License.
Tier 2 License: $65,000+
Tier 3 License: $75,000+
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):
Standard office equipment including computers, phones, copy machines, etc. Automobile travel to school sites and/or meetings may be required. Digital interactive board, document camera, and various computer programs (Google Apps for Education, Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, PowerSchool, etc.).
Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
Regularly required to stand; move throughout offices and classrooms; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, and drive. Occasionally required to lift or exert force of up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to travel to various school sites or meetings throughout the community.
Environmental Conditions:
Most work is performed in an indoor setting with long periods of sitting and extensive computer and phone usage. Requires light physical exertion, including some walking, bending, reaching and lifting. Some travel to various district sites.
Personal Accountability:
Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/special application.
Protects the District's resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.
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