The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) enjoys a reputation as one of the premier school districts in Iowa and the Midwest, with students, staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics, athletics, the arts and activities. Located in the heart of Iowa, Ankeny is just 6 miles from the capital city of Des Moines. The District serves over 12,200 PK-12 students. Ankeny CSD is the 7th largest school district in the state of Iowa, growing an average of 300 students per school year. The district offers a competitive salary and benefit packages.

JDE: 4.03

Secondary Academic Interventionist

Purpose Statement

The position of Secondary Academic Interventionist Teacher was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing targeted academic interventions, collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

This is a Literacy Specialist position. Individuals with certification in English, Social Sciences, Reading, Science, or Special Education are encouraged to apply. Other work experience with at risk or drop out prevention will be considered. Experience with providing interventions to develop executive functioning skills and behavior skills preferred

Job Title: Secondary Academic Interventionist Teacher

Salary Range: Negotiated Teacher Salary Schedule

Contract: Teacher Contract

Reports To: Building Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both oral and written
• Positive work history, with a high attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated success in maintaining effective relationships with employees, colleagues, and business/community partners
• Strategic and Critical thinker
• Proficient technology skills

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in related field
• Certification by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience using data to drive critical conversations and continuous improvements among peer and non-peer groups
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse groups of professionals across multiple departments and organizations to achieve unified consistent practices.
• Ability to effectively achieve multiple goals and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Successful experience in a multicultural urban or suburban school district

Essential Functions

• Accommodate course content, in collaboration with general education teachers, for the purpose of providing students with targeted, skill based instruction that addresses individualized learning needs
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of students progress for the purposes of communicating expectations, students’ achievements, and developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
• Assess student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or skill development for the purposes of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of school improvement plans
• Collaborates with all stakeholders ( e.g. students, parents, colleagues, administration, etc.) for the purpose of establishing and maintain leadership, and positive relationships while focusing on high expectations and continuous improvement for student learning
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction
• Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans
• Participates in a variety of meetings, including lEPs, and 504 meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. adaptive materials, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state and federal laws and school board policies
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development opportunities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information to perform essential functions

Other Functions

• Collaborate with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, district staff, public agencies, community members, etc.) for implementing and/or maintaining services and programs
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work without close supervision
• Demonstrates integrity and maintains confidentiality
• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with district personnel and works well with others on jobs that require more than one person
• Is respectful and appropriately interacts with staff, students, and visitors
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the Ankeny Community School District safety program
• Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies
• Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to District operations
• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing appropriate personnel for resolution
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 
  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
• Appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws
• Age appropriate activities
• Instruction and assessment practices
• Behavioral management strategies
• Child development, brain development, and best practices in education
• Curriculum development
• Safety practices and procedures
• Conflict resolution
• Crisis de-escalation techniques

• 
  Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
• Interacting effectively with students, teachers/staff, the community and parents
• Adhering to safety practices
• Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Using district approved crisis intervention techniques

• 
  Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
• Establishing and maintaining constructive relationships

• 
  Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events

• Gather collate, and/or classify data

• 
  Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
• Ability to problem solve
• Exhibiting tact and patience
• Adaptability to changing work priorities
• Maintaining confidentiality

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; directing the use of budgeted funds within a work unit; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Supervision

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Is responsible for the overall direction, management, coordination, and evaluation of employees assigned to the school.

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by: Justin Mohr date: 04/11/2023

Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the District to provide equal employment opportunities and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age or marital status in its employment and personnel practices. The job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented.