Academic Interventionist - 1.0 FTE - Vacancy ID: 168559

POSITION: Academic Interventionist- 1.0 FTE LOCATION: Conrad Elvehjem Primary School (CEPS) POSTING DATE: March 14, 2023 CLOSING DATE: April 7, 2023 START DATE: August 1, 2023 COMPENSATION: Based on Professional Staff Handbook CERTIFICATION: Valid WI DPI license –Reading Teacher (1316) and Elementary/Middle-Level Education (1088) or Elementary Education (2088) or Regular Education (1777) Grades K-2 DESCRIPTION Conrad Elvehjem Primary School (CEPS) is the kindergarten through second-grade school in the McFarland School District (and also oversees Early Childhood and community-based 4K programming). CEPS will be hiring an Academic Interventionist to provide intensive literacy and math instruction to our K-2 students under an Equitable Multi-Level Systems of Supports model. Interested candidates should meet the following requirements. PREFERRED SKILLS & CHARACTER TRAITS • A love of working with the variety of strengths, needs, and backgrounds that our awesome early-elementary students bring to the table is absolutely essential; must have a knack for connecting with students and infusing joy into teaching and learning • Desire to embed yourself in a school team where you are willing to share your strengths and talents and also learn and grow as a professional; you will be collaborating with a team of staff including the intervention team, grade level teachers, special education, English-language, advanced learners, support staff, and administration • Strong grasp of the science-based foundational literacy skills needs for early learners and the influence this has on overall student achievement (e.g., training in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling [LETRS], etc.) • Ability to prepare, deliver, and monitor intensive literacy and math interventions to students; background in making data-based decisions to inform instruction preferred • Comfort with differentiation of assessment, curriculum, and instruction, and the use of data to inform instruction • Willingness to teach in a variety of settings based on student need, including but not limited to 1:1 and small-group instruction as the primary emphasis, along with in-class support and co-teaching models as a secondary model for intervention • Knowledge of and/or experience with equitable and culturally/linguistically-responsive teaching practices • Deep understanding of current best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment • Thorough yet effective and efficient oral, verbal, and written communication skills • Commitment to partnering with parents/guardians/families of diverse backgrounds • Skill using technology as an instructional tool to enhance learning • Experience with any/all of the following strongly preferred (or willing to be trained): Wonders ELA, Bridges in Mathematics, 95% Group, Sonday, and other phonics-based literacy intervention programs APPLICATION: All Applicants Must Apply via WECAN @ https://wecan.education.wisc.edu. Please submit all materials through WECAN (i.e. letter of application, resume.) HIRING AUTHORITY: Greg Nelson, CEPS Principal 6009 Johnson St, McFarland, WI 53558 Email: Nelsong1@mcfsd.org Phone: (608) 838-4602 TITLE IX – COMPLIANCE McFarland School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), English language proficiency, age, military status, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability in its education programs or in employment. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MCFARLAND 5101 Farwell Street McFarland, WI 53558, or to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Dept. of Health, Education & Welfare, Washington DC