Description

Company Summary

Willamette Connections Academy is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school, also known as a virtual charter school, that students attend from home. Willamette Connections Academy is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.

Willamette Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a middle school interventionist. This position requires working from our office in Oregon. The Middle School Interventionist will provide targeted support to students struggling with reading and math concepts, ensuring they build a strong foundation for future academic success. This role involves analyzing student data, delivering small-group and individual interventions, collaborating with teachers to implement effective strategies, and leading the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).

The Intervention Specialist will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Identify at-risk students based on student grades and test scores that are below proficiency level, and could include:

• State Standardized Tests

• Attendance records, discipline records, communication logs, MTSS meeting minutes;

• Current grade book

• District Assessments

• Develop and train teachers on individual intervention strategies to increase the likelihood that these students will stay in school, advance to the next grade, meet standards or exhibit growth on future state assessments, and graduate on time;

• Create and conduct Professional Development opportunities for staff;

• Assign and monitor appropriate Supplemental Instructional Support Programs (SISPs) to students;

• Implement a Response to Intervention (RtI) program;

• Work with students to develop an individual achievement plan to include the best program to meet academic and post-secondary goals;

• Identify and link area social agencies with youth at risk of not passing and their parents/guardians; and

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Please note, if given a job offer, 2-step authentication is required to login to all systems

• Highly qualified and certified to teach in Oregon

• WillCA experience required

• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS, MS Office programs, and Google Suite

• Ability to analyze, develop, implement, and track intervention plans and strategies

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Excellent ability to manage time

• Strong organizational skills

• Customer focused approach

• High degree of flexibility

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

• Team player track record

• Willingness to travel (may require occasional overnight travel)

• Ability to work remotely