POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the leadership
of the Director of the Department of Special Education, the CEIS RtI Resource
Teacher will provide support, training and required assistance to successfully
implement the PGCPS Response to Intervention (RtI) program in targeted elementary
schools. The RtI Resource Teacher will collect, monitor, and analyze data on
the implementation of the RtI process and student achievement in selected
schools for the purpose of providing feedback to key stakeholders.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Monitors the implementation of the RtI process in targeted
schools to ensure that the PGCPS Administrative Procedure 5124 and the
evidenced-based interventions are implemented as intended;
Collaborates with selected schools to address and
problem-solve issues or questions about implementing the RtI model, with an
understanding that each school will have different needs based on their
population;
Coordinates RtI program components and materials for the
purpose of meeting student needs while complying with district and/or program
guidelines;
Provides support and models effective strategies to implement
tiered interventions with fidelity;
Consults with teachers, parents and students, advising on
strategies and activities that may be used to enhance a student’s academic
skills;
Confers with students, teachers and parents regarding the
Response to Intervention (RtI) progress;
Attends and actively participates in Collaborative and School
Instruction Team (SIT) meetings and provides input regarding the implementation
of instructional/behavioral interventions;
Plan and implement ongoing professional development on the
implementation of the RtI program and the RtI Online Tracking Tool;
Collects data and provides feedback to teachers, principals
and the Department of Special Education on the fidelity of the implementation
of RtI and focused intervention programs;
Writes reports, maintains required records and follows
required procedures and practices; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge and experience in implementing and evaluating the RtI model,
which integrates assessment and intervention within a multi-level prevention
system to maximize student achievement and to reduce behavior problems;
Ability to present information effectively, both verbally and in writing,
and respond appropriately to questions and concerns;
In-depth knowledge of reading and mathematical processes, instruction,
assessment, Tier 1, 2, & 3 interventions, goals and objectives of the
elementary reading and mathematics curriculum, and current educational trends;
Good knowledge and understanding of the teaching/learning process;
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the
instructional program;
Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central
office staff, students, parents and community; and
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s Degree preferred)
in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or
university and five (5) years of successful teaching experiences at the
elementary level.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A
Professional Certificate (Advanced Professional Certificate preferred)
appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of
Education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.