Title III ELL Interventionist

Applicants: Please apply through our online application system, AppliTrack. Website: www.muskegonpublicschools.org; Quick Link: Careers; Click: MPS Postings

Educational Requirements: • Associates Degree OR 60 completed credit hours OR achieved minimum ETS Paraprofessional Assessment score of 460 OR achieved minimum WorkKeys test scores of: (4) Reading, (4) Math, and (3) Writing. • Preferred Spanish speaker but not required

JOB FUNCTION: The primary function of the job is to provide reinforcement of the lesson by extending guided reading and word-making practice to identified ELL students. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Participate in training before the start of the program as well as on-going training. 2. Work closely with classroom teachers and ELL staff to implement strategies to support identified EL students to be successful in the general education classroom. 3. Provide intervention to identified groups of students, which may include: reading with or to students, giving guidance while listening to students read, word-learning and word-analysis activities, assisting students in writing, and other literacy activities based on teacher provided lesson plans. 4. Communicate to classroom teacher and EL staff regarding progress of students. 5. Effectively manage students within small group and whole class learning situations. 6. Complete all required state and federal documentation, activity logs, including time and effort reports, annual certifications and/or personnel activity reports. QUALIFICATIONS: As a Blueprint district, we are seeking a staff member that is committed to their role in the systemic reconfiguration of the district, while sustaining the organization’s sense of urgency in realizing dramatic improvement in student and employee performance in a short amount of time. Qualified candidates should skillfully demonstrate the following turnaround competencies: • the ability to adapt to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs of the District; • to function with behaviors that are consistent with standards for professional and ethical conduct; • the ability to link individual responsibilities to the overall vision of the District; • the initiative to offer suggestions for departmental improvements and overall organization operations; • the strong desire to achieve outstanding results in a short amount of time.