Elementary Interventionist Position (During School Hours) at Meridian Public Schools

JOB POSTING - *INTERNAL ONLY*
Meridian Elementary School
ELEMENTARY INTERVENTIONIST POSITION (MULTIPLE NEEDED FOR DURING SCHOOL HOURS)
 
DESCRIPTION:                     Elementary Interventionist (Multiple Needed for During School Hours)
 
LOCATION:                            Meridian Elementary School
 
STARTING DATE:                  As Soon As Possible
 
QUALIFICATIONS:                Teaching Certificate Required. Preference will be given to those with Phonics First Training.
                                     
RATE OF PAY:                        Per Master Agreement between the Meridian Public Schools Board of Education and the Meridian Education Association - Compensation will be at employee's contractually provided hourly rate. 

SUPERVISOR:                       Meridian Elementary School Principal
 
DEADLINE TO APPLY:           UNTIL POSITION FILLED

ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The interventionist is responsible for improving student learning within a small group format. The academic area to be taught is reading, while strategies commonly used in an elementary classroom to support student behavior will also be expected. Each interventionist will have between 3-5 total students they are responsible for. Preference will be given to teachers with Orton-Gillingham/Phonics First training.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The interventionist will:

• Build and maintain collegial relationships with teachers of students in their intervention group.
• Plan for and deliver high-quality reading interventions for their students.
• Communicate with parents of children in the intervention group throguh reasonable means and at reasonable intervals.
• Collaborate with the principal and classroom teacher to monitor progress toward the overall success of the intervention group and by proposing actions that would lead to greater success.
• Use information gathered to inform strategies that improve teaching and learning.
• Model professionalism, positive attittude, and a growth mindset.

• Positions are expected to continue until late-spring of 2026.
• Starting as soon as possible.
• During-School Interventionists will:
  • Be on duty, supervising, and teaching their respective 30-minute group, for up to 4 days a week. The specific time will be mutually agreed upon by the principal, general education teacher, parents, and the 'during-school' interventionist.
  • Earn compensation at employee's contractually provided hourly rate. 

1. Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area
2. Knowledge of relevant technology
3. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
4. Verbal and written communication skills
5. Decision making skills
6. Organization and planning skills
7. Ability to tolerate high levels of stress
8. Ability to be flexible and adaptive
9. Ability to take initiative
10. Ability to record and report daily written records
11. Ability to pay attention to detail
12. Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals
13. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff
14. Ability to work independently
15. Ability to learn new tasks quickly
16. Ability to develop a positive rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community
17. The capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students
18. The willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support
19. Prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change
20. Commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation
21. The competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions
22. The skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network
23. The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence
24. The ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders
25. The willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while:

1. Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution
2. Meet professional teacher education requirements of School, District, and State
3. State teaching certification including endorsements required for a specific subject/area
4. Relevant teaching experience

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks. Specific abilities for this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Average memory is needed, considering the amount of time and type of information. A moderate level of complexity for decision making and average time pressure of decision making.
 
The employee must have the ability to move/lift up to 25 pounds.  Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and desks. Specific vision abilities required by the job includes close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
Meridian Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs.