Title I Targeted Intervention and Student Support Specialist

Position: Title I Targeted Intervention & Student Support Specialist
Reports to: Principal and/or Director of Teaching and Learning
Employment Status: Regular/Full time
Status: Certified

Description:

We are seeking a passionate, committed Title I Targeted Intervention Teacher who provides supplemental interventions to identified students, ensuring services extend beyond those required under IDEA. Delivers instruction through co-teaching, small group support, and focused skill remediation to address specific learning gaps. Uses ongoing progress monitoring and assessment data to inform and adjust instruction. Collaborates with classroom teachers to support student access to Tier 1 curriculum through appropriate scaffolds, differentiation, and evidence-based instructional strategies. This is a grant-funded program. 

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

•    Actively operate the building (s) Title I program each year

•    Administer pre- and post-assessments for students

•    Assess the accomplishments of students regularly and provide progress reports as required

•    Ensure selection of instructional materials meets individual student needs

•    Attend meetings and in-services as required

•    Attend parent/teacher conferences

•    Keep current on relevant issues about the Title I program

•    Communicate and work closely with the regular classroom teachers while developing each student's intervention program

•    Complete and maintain progress reports each school year

•    Conduct yearly surveys and evaluations

•    Consult with the regular classroom teacher concerning the placement of potential students

•    Coordinate classroom lesson plans with Title I instructional goals

•    Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students

•    Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

•    Delegate work when appropriate and supervise the same

•    Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

•    Utilize positive discipline for students

•    Effectively communicate with parents and work to get them involved in their child's education

•    Ensure the safety of students

•    Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences

•    Identify students who qualify for Title I services

•    Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

•    Interact positively with staff, students, and parents

•    Present data and information when requested for the Title I program

•    Keep accurate records of student progress and report them to the principal and parents

•    Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student test scores, family information, and IAT information

•    Maintain updated and accurate records on each Title I student

•    Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

•    Make provisions for being available to students, parents, and teachers for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day

•    Meet with parents of Title I students to explain the program

•    Notify parents if the student is not meeting classroom goals

•    Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment

•    Organize and conduct informational meetings for teachers and parents

•    Plan and discuss instructional strategies for each student

•    Prepare class roster, class schedules, and forward each to the building principal and Title I Coordinator, for each grading session

•    Prepare materials needed for the student's instructional needs

•    Provide appropriate intervention for Title I students

•    Provide guidance and counsel to the students, which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development

•    Refer attendance, health, ps