Special Programs Interventionist

Position Details

Overview
The Special Programs Interventionist (SPI) virtually delivers the instruction and adaptation of the

instructional program using the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model to facilitate

student learning by district policies and state guidelines. The SPI evaluates and measures the

effectiveness of specific MTSS strategies and interventions to refine Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3

levels of support.

Essential Duties

• Designs and implements strategies to promote intellectual, social, and physical growth in all students identified for intervention needs
• Utilize performance, survey and observation, and attendance data to help teachers identify and group children who need additional support.
• Regularly supports the instructional programs with regular and special education teachers.
• Assist teachers in developing and implementing classroom-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individual children and groups of children to enhance their acquisition of social/emotional and cognitive skills.
• Support teachers in documenting children’s progress Facilitate the Student Support Team (SST) process with the principal, support staff, parents, and instructional staff
• Develop and use instructional and behavioral support tools (Tier 2 Planning form, SST forms, functional behavior assessment, and behavior management plans) effectively
• Gather and organize grade-level/subject-area universal assessment tools and develop assessments for progress monitoring purposes for all teachers
• Design collaborative systems to support the sharing of MTSS best practices
• Implement and track all Tier 3 support for all identified students, design systems and tools to measure its effectiveness, and refine strategies and support as needed to improve results
• Maintain and update online resources with RTI forms and information
• Facilitate data-driven conferences with teachers to inform instruction effectively

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes 

• Demonstrated competency in at least one of the special program areas.
• Knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and
• Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal-setting process and implementation.
• Knowledge of dyslexia teaching methods and services, Section 504, Response to Intervention (RTI).
• Knowledge of Gifted and Talented Programs.
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs.
• Ability to provide virtual/distance learning to students via Google Classroom and other multimedia options in response to pandemics, natural disasters, catastrophic events, etc.

Education & Certification Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required.
• A valid Texas teaching certificate with a required endorsement for the subject/area and level assigned.

Benefits & Incentives (Full-Time Only)

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with a high-deductible health plan option available in all locations
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25)

Employment "At-Will"
For W-2 employment, Stellar Virtual is an at-will employer. This means the employee and Stellar Virtual can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, as legally permitted. This job description does not guarantee continued employment or a contract. All 1099 status is excluded.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Stellar Virtual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.