TITLE:                   RtI Assistant

REPORTS TO:      Principal

FLSA STATUS:     Non-Exempt

General Responsibilities

Responsible for individual tutoring and small group instruction of students utilizing prescribed techniques. Responsible for supplemental assistance to students performing below grade level, as directed. Monitor classrooms during team collaboration of staff. Assists in RTI data collection.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

1. Assists under direction of the teacher with planning and organizing instructional duties and activities. Maintains awareness of goals and objectives for students.
2. Implements student tutoring component of academic program through one-to-one and/or small group tutoring, or other approaches as directed.
3. Works in a collegial, collaborative manner. Accepts direction and supervision well.
4. Reports to the assigned area in a timely manner, recognizing the importance of following a fast- paced schedule.
5. Communicates student progress and provides information for program evaluation. Confers with student’s classroom teachers in a collaborative model.
6. Works with classroom teachers and other support staff for proper placement instruction, (within a three-tiered intervention model.)
7. Attends and contributes to training provided by the district and by the school to master specific skills needed for program success.
8. Supports all program components necessary for differentiation of student needs.
9. Maintains accurate student RTI records for program and compliance audits, compiles reports & oversees progress monitoring and universal screening.
10. Works to facilitate accomplishment of the success of the total school Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI) program.
11. Carries out supervision/monitoring of students in a prompt and responsible manner to ensure a safe, nurturing, and healthful environment.
12. Maintains, submits, and meets deadlines of required paperwork, including data entry.
13. Attends and contributes to regularly scheduled professional development meetings to share and discuss ideas, strategies, and materials related to RTI.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have an Educational Aide II certificate or higher
2. Proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner and relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to administrators, parents, teachers, students, other school staff, and school visitors.
3. Possesses good communication skills, both verbal and written.
4. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
5. Ability to seamlessly use a variety of instructional technologies in a competent way that advances student learning.
6. Must possess a sense of humor. 

SUPERVISES:                    N/A

SALARY:                            Based on board approved RMA TX pay scale.

TRAVEL:                            Travel Required

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incident to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimal levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

NORMAL WORKING HOURS AND DAYS:

Monday through Friday, as designated by Instructional Calendar.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

2.       Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with procedures established by the district on the evaluation of support personnel.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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