Academic Interventionist (Math & Reading)

Academic Interventionist (Math & Reading) About Our Academy At Creative Montessori Academy, we celebrate and nurture every child's innate desire to learn. Utilizing the Montessori Method, our diverse learning environment fosters innovation and yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style. As Montessori educators, it is our mission to prepare our environments for students to develop a love of learning and become intrinsically motivated. It is our objective to guide students in their critical thinking and bring awareness to their five senses throughout the environment. Teachers and administration are thoroughly trained in the Montessori Method and are committed to the Montessori education of every child. The curriculum is demanding, yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style. Qualities of a Success Candidate: A genuine love for working with children and a strong commitment to their holistic development. They should prioritize the child's individuality, independence, and self-directed learning, fostering an environment that supports these values. The ability to guide children through their learning journey with patience, allowing them to explore and make discoveries at their own pace. They should also be flexible in adjusting their teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each child. Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.

Accepts responsibility for the achievement of students. Works with at-risk students in order to increase subject area academic performance. Provides supplemental instruction to identified individual students helping them with developing and/or strengthening subject-specific skills and knowledge. Conducts skills attainment progress assessments, analyzes student achievement data and develops appropriate and timely interventions. Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and implementation of personal learning plans of students. Works collaboratively with classroom teachers. Demonstrates effective planning and organization for instruction. Selects appropriate materials for implementation of the curriculum and adapts materials and methods to the learning styles and abilities of students. Uses creative, differentiated instruction methods and procedures and adapts effectively to unusual situations. Motivates students to achieve at their highest level of ability and potential through classroom activities, assignments, relationships, participation, and feedback; holds high expectations and demonstrates sensitivity to different learning styles. Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the academy, and the community. Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating, an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and student and teacher experiences in large and small groups. Follows all Title 1 requirements as required by the State of Michigan. Classroom Management: Works cooperatively with guardians and generates guardians’ confidence in the teacher. Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations. Promotes responsible citizenship through one’s actions as a role model. Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair, and consistent practices, respect for individual children, and the development of responsible citizenship. Shares responsibility for marketing the academy in the community. Professional Development & Leadership: Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and the conditions of success. Reads and communicates new developments and research in reading, writing and mathematics to administration and classroom teachers. Uses technology effectively for instruction, record keeping, communication and other administrative tasks. Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities important to the operation of the academy. Conducts himself or herself according to professional and ethical principles. Continually strives to improve classroom methods, teaching techniques, and interpersonal relationships. Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group, and the academy. Displays pride in being an employee and a member of the academy. Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the principal. Facilities: Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.