Spanish Language Arts Intervention Teacher

The Amherst Public School District is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Intervention Teacher at the Amethyst Brook Elementary School. The Intervention Teacher is a building-based position that supports our school''s Spanish/ English Dual Language program, Response to Intervention (RTI) and Child Study Team (CST) processes. The Intervention Teacher will work collaboratively with the Spanish/ English Dual Language program and the Literacy and Math Coaches to ensure that intervention support is tailored to meet the needs of students. This is a full-time and school-year position.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be familiar with various math, reading, and writing intervention programs.

Valid teaching license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) required.

Bi-lingual, bi-cultural applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Preferred candidates may also hold an additional license in any of the following areas: Bilingual Education Endorsement, Special Education license, ESL license, SEI Endorsement, or Spanish Foreign Language at the appropriate grade level.

Duties:

• Coordinates and provides reading intervention services to students in the Spanish/ English Dual Language program among other student populations.
• Supports the monitoring of student progress for students receiving reading and math intervention services.
• At Child Study Team (CST) meetings, serves as a resource for teachers on how classroom teachers can provide Tier I reading interventions in the classroom.
• Works collaboratively with literacy and math coaches to tailor coaching and professional development to meet the needs of teachers and students.
• Works collaboratively on a leadership team (along with an RTI team, a guidance counselor, an administrator, and others) at the school level to assist with systemic planning and implementation

Position Type: Full time

Positions Available: 1

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