Minimum Qualifications:

SC certification in Elementary  

Reading Recovery training is preferred

Experience working with elementary school students

Demonstrated success in motivating students who have had limited success 

Knowledgeable of effective remediation techniques 

Knowledgeable of computer technology and its application to instruction

Willingness to work with other teachers to promote interdisciplinary studies

Skill in interpersonal relations with pupils, parents, teachers, staff, and the general public

Outstanding references from current and former supervisors

Satisfactory SLED (SC Law Enforcement Division) report 

Salary Range:        Teacher Salary Schedule

Length of Contract:     190 days

Starting Date:          2025-2026 School Year

College transcripts, three references, and a copy of appropriate credentials should also be submitted during the application process.

Prior to employment, the District will request a criminal record history check for past action of crimes.  For this reason, information about date of birth, gender, and race is requested as a part of the application process. 

The district reserves the right to make changes to the job posting/description as necessary to meet the district’s needs.

JOB DESCRIPTION      

TITLE 1 ACADEMIC INTERVENTIONIST

Purpose Statement:

The job of a Title 1 Academic Interventionist is done for the purpose/s of improving teacher knowledge and supporting students' success in basic academics (e.g. reading, writing, and/or math) and social and emotional learning needs by supporting teachers with district-approved curriculum; modeling the necessary skills for teachers to perform assignments; providing parents and administration information regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. 

This job reports to the Principal. 

Essential Functions  

• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions, and planning curriculum.
• Evaluate students' abilities in basic academics for the purpose of assisting in the diagnosis of learning disorders, developing remediation plans and/or evaluating student progress.
• Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Provide support to teachers for the management of student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Participate in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to support teachers for student success.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Reports incidents (e.g., child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain students' personal safety, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to Education Code, and administrative and/or school policies.
• Support classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of goals for individual students.
• Provide teacher support for effective remediation of academic needs.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
• Model strategies for teachers for success in motivating students who have had limited success.
• Facilitate effective communication with staff and parents regarding students’ academic, social, and emotional learning needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is required to utilize theoretical mathematical concepts; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and solve practical problems.  Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: stages of child development, age appropriate activities concepts of grammar and punctuation.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.  Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited.  Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: setting priorities, yet working with frequent interruptions, as part of a team, communicating with diverse groups and establishing effective relationships.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget.  Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the Organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 30% walking, and 60% standing.  This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience       

Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required. 

Education         

Bachelors degree in job related area.

Required Testing                                                         

Pre-employment TB Test                                                                                   

Certificates & Licenses

SC State Certification in the appropriate area

Continuing Educ. / Training                                     

120 Renewal Credits Every 5 Years                                                   

Clearances

Satisfactory SLED (SC Law Enforcement Division) report; outstanding reference from current and former employers

FLSA Status                                                                

Exempt 

Salary Grade

Teacher Scale