1 Year – Academic Planning and Intervention Support Specialist

Position Purpose:   Provide leadership and coordination for the implementation and maintenance of District-wide and building-specific initiatives for all aspects of character, behavior, academic intervention and academic planning.  Assist staff, students, parents, and principal in organizational effectiveness and building operation.

Responsible To:  Principal and Director of Special Services

Job Summary: 

• Develop and implement multiple tiers of support to middle level learners.
• Teach a course to assist 8th grade students in academic preparedness and graduation course planning.
• Conduct individual group and student intervention services and support student mental health and behavioral needs.
• Curriculum development to support students executive functioning skills in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions.
• Introduce and implement curriculum throughout the school year in whole-class instruction that exposes students to career exploration, self-awareness and reflection, as well as personal achievement analysis. 
• System level data collection and analysis for academic and mental health needs.
• Initiate and maintain parent/guardian communication pertaining to individual student needs.
• Leadership in Character Counts!, service learning and Responsive Classroom.
• Implement best practice behavior management strategies and school climate strategies across the school system.
• Support students and staff in unique and unanticipated circumstances.
• Execute appropriate discipline, attendance, processes and procedures, such as restorative circles.
• Meeting facilitation as a representative of school.
• Assist in the creation of processes for communication within and outside the building.
• Assist in the direction of Student Assistance Team, site leadership team, etc. 
• Work collaboratively with team members to support the academic, social and emotional growth of middle level learners.
• Participate in regular PLC meetings as an active and engaged professional.
• Communicate frequently with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available means of technology.
• Establish and maintain high standards for character growth and development.

Qualifications:

• Current Minnesota Teaching/School teaching or counseling license required. 
  • REVISION TO ORIGINAL POSTING (see below):
    • Teacher’s license considered.
    • Principal’s license preferred considered.
    • Mental Health-related license preferred.
      • ?School Counselor
      • Social Worker
      • School Psychologist
• Demonstrated skillsets in the following areas required:
  • Written and oral communication.
  • Conflict resolution.
  • Strategic leadership.
  • Leadership in difficult situations.
  • Professional interpersonal relationships.
• Masters Degree preferred.
• Experienced Academic Interventionist preferred.
• Background in CharacterCounts!, restorative practices, Responsive Classroom, and/or systems intervention preferred.
• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking in meaningful discourse professional conversations.
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration and problem-solving.
• Experience with curriculum and assessment design and data management preferred.
• Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.
• Ability to use technology.

Bargaining Group and Level:  Orono Education Association/Teachers

Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at:     http://bit.ly/oronojobs

District Website:  www.oronoschools.org

Contact:
Kimberly Van Eyll, Middle School Principal
952-449-8455  kimberly.vaneyll@orono.k12.mn.us
or
Corinna Graner, Director of Special Services
952-449-8377   corinna.graner@orono.k12.mn.us
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370  scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us