Position Title: Academic Interventionist
F.T.E: 1.0
Location: 2235 N Hamilton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Reports To: School Principal
Start Date: Immediately
The Mission of Distinctive Schools, an educational practice leader committed to social justice and the elevation of access and achievement in historically marginalized communities, is to support each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner, a confident self-advocate, and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity, collaboration, and optimism.
Position Description:
A Distinctive Schools Interventionist will analyze assessment data and provide push-in and pull-out research-based interventions in core curricular areas. An Interventionist will collaborate with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts. This person will:
Plan, prepare, and develop various instructional materials based on student need
Prepare lessons based on student target area and prescribed curriculum
Has a mindset of using restorative justice approach with discipline
Enforce behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists
Present subject matter to students using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods from prescribed curriculum
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master skills and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
Monitor progress to ensure all students are demonstrating high rates of growth
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
Participate in problem-solving RTI meetings and teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or needs
Use Mileposts system to create intervention plans for students on caseload
Work closely with team members and parents to best meet the needs to students
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
Substitute Teacher or Paraprofessional License
Why Join the Distinctive Schools Team:
We are a collaborative team of professionals supporting each other to instill a love of learning in our students
We empower students, families and staff to contribute to our mission in a meaningful way
Distinctive Schools was named one of Crain’s 2021 Best Places to Work in Chicago; culture is at the heart of what we do
We make an impact in our communities by serving some of the most historically marginalized in the city
Gym and wellness discounts
Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
Distinctive Schools- CICS Bucktown
Sami Smith
(312) 332-4998