Bridgeton Public Schools

Job Description
Revised

POSITION:

RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION TEACHERS

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Elementary Certificate (K-8) or Secondary Certificate (9-12) as determined by New Jersey state certification requirements and the Bridgeton Board of Education with Language Arts Literacy/Math background.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of content and methodology in Math and/or Language Arts Literacy.

REPORTS TO:

District Director of Curriculum

JOB GOAL:

A Response to Intervention Teacher in the Bridgeton School District is an educator who will apply their extensive knowledge in literacy and/or mathematics for the betterment of the school district and/or school building. This educator will assist teachers in research-based effective teaching practices and the use of student assessment for the purpose of shaping instruction and improving student acquisition of skills and knowledge in the area of literacy and/or mathematics. The RTI Teacher will keep abreast of scientifically based research practices, current trends and data as it relates to literacy and/or mathematics and share these experiences and knowledge as a resource for instructional educators.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

GENERAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• The RTI teacher will implement strategies in direct interaction with students to ensure that all children can achieve at grade level. Methods used will include, but will not be limited to, implementation of the District’s adopted content area programs, and the implementation of intervention programs to assist children who do not master grade level skills from first instruction.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Implements the Response to Intervention model for increasing student achievement.
2. Works with the Assistant Superintendent, Director of Curriculum, Principal, Supervisors/Directors and teachers to create learning environments where all students meet K-8 benchmarks.
3. Provides direct intervention instruction to students.
4. Works closely with the administration to ensure high fidelity implementation of the state adopted programs.
5. Assists teachers in collecting and monitoring data.
6. Assists teachers in using data to drive instruction.
7. Supports the principal in making data driven decisions about instruction.
8. Establishes and maintains open communication and uses effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
9. Supports collegiality and team building among staff members.
10. Assists in creating a positive school climate.
11. Performs related duties as assigned by the Director of Curriculum.

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