Duties and Responsibilities:
Select, administer, and interpret current assessment tools for school age children to accurately identify their needs. Report assessment information clearly and accurately in the Non-Public School information system. Follow program guidelines for qualifying children for services. This includes Title I assessment and performance data reporting.
Implement systematic and differentiated instruction based upon assessed needs of identified learners. Effectively collaborate with parents/guardians and outside professionals to offer support for the continued implementation of remedial services.
Engage in professional communications and on-going collaboration with speech clinicians, teachers, parents, principals, counselors, and SAP Team.
Contribute to and make available resources for the Student Assistance Program Team members.
Effectively integrate technology for both professional and student instructional use including implementation assessments, online instructional resources, and data collection.
Actively participate in on-going professional development activities and professional learning communities.
Develop and establish individual at-home reading and math programs.
Maintain equipment (includes cell phone, computers, printers, etc.) and supplies inventory annually.
Maintain all required certifications and mandated trainings.
Qualifications:
Valid PA certification in Elementary Education required
Valid PA certification in Reading Specialist required
Middle or Secondary Level Mathematics certification is preferred
Knowledge of current reading and math assessments
Knowledge of reading programs/interventions
Ability to effectively present information and articulately respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, business and educational partners, and the general public.
Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability and experience in working as a member of a team.
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.
Additional Requirements:
Current Act 114, Act 34 and Act 151 required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.
Working Conditions:
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.
Sitting for extended period of time
Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers
Hearing clearly
Adequate vision to perform duties
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.
Reports To: Program Director of Educational Support Services
Department: NPSP/Educational Support Services
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.