KIPP Capital Region (KIPP Albany Public Schools)
Response To Interventionist (RTI) Specialist - Middle (Immediate)
KIPP Capital Region (KIPP Albany Public Schools), Albany, New York, United States
Overview
KIPP Capital Region
is a part of a national network of high-performing public charter schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We are committed to anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all efforts and expect all stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.
Position Overview
The RTI Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the instructional program, with specific responsibility for assisting in assessing at-risk students\' needs for Response to Intervention (RTI) services, implementing RTI program strategies, monitoring and reporting student performance, and providing information to appropriate school internal and external stakeholders. Grade(s): 6th - 8th.
Responsibilities
Collaborates with instructional staff, School Leadership Team, and parents to assist in evaluating needs for and progress of RTI intervention strategies.
Communicates with the Director of Student Support Services, parents, and teachers via emails, phone calls, in-person meetings, etc., to advise them of progress or provide information on needed follow-up services.
Plan and deliver instruction while maintaining and improving instructional techniques and classroom management, including assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities.
Advocate for students and believe specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement.
Assist teachers in preparing materials and strategies for each group to ensure the use of sound teaching practices consisting of evidence-based instructional practices implemented with fidelity.
Support classroom teachers and other school personnel to assist them in implementing curriculum and integrating RTI intervention strategies.
Assist with the monitoring of Reading and Math instruction to ensure the use of sound teaching practices consisting of evidence-based instructional practices that are implemented with fidelity.
Engage the learning community in identifying and systematically addressing professional learning needs related to RTI.
Collaborates with parents in the RTI process to ensure effective communication at every tier.
Ensures that teachers and teams adhere to legal requirements to protect the legal integrity of the system and students.
Facilitates and supports teachers\' use of classroom-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individual children and groups of children to enhance their social/emotional and cognitive skills acquisition.
Maintains records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and reporting requirements.
Meets with teachers individually or in grade-level teams to help interpret data, determine intervention efficacy, and plan the next support steps.
Models and assists teachers in using data to place students in intervention groups and define the focus of instruction for each group.
Oversees school and classroom level data collection and progress monitoring at Tier II and Tier III to monitor, evaluate, and recommend interventions.
Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Plans and delivers ongoing staff development for teachers and paraprofessionals to accomplish RTI goals.
Plans, schedules, and leads RTI and SPED Team meetings with the principal, support staff, parents, and instructional staff to facilitate Tier II and Tier III interventions.
Provides training, technical assistance, and support on the effective use of school-based intervention teams to implement RTI and provide appropriate support to students.
Assists students, individually or in small groups, to practice and/or reinforce intervention strategies.
Ensures technical guidance and support for teachers and RTI/SPED teams to effectively use behavioral support models and tools to enhance student outcomes.
Supports teachers in measuring and documenting student progress and monitors the school\'s implementation of the RTI model to increase student achievement.
Utilizes data to impact achievement and behavior positively and collaborates with SPED Data Teams to facilitate eligibility for special education when needed.
Designing and implementing assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and analyze benchmarking and progress monitoring data.
Offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations.
Provide supervision of students during class, breaks, meals, and transitions to ensure safety and well-being.
Create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners.
Assist with work inside and outside the classroom, including supporting the main office team and coordinating Enrichment classes and mentoring partnerships.
Attend events outside regular school hours and be available for open houses and parent-teacher conferences.
Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students\' progress.
Teach one or more classes or small groups of students (middle and high school) or one or more subject blocks (elementary school), if applicable.
Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, small group intervention, and student support, with potential to teach small groups.
Meet regularly with a coach and school leadership to implement feedback on lessons and instruction.
Lead advisory/homeroom in the morning and afternoon and supervise students during transitions.
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and participate in events involving parents.
Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community and model core values.
Partner with grade level teams to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
Participate in collaborative curriculum development, school-wide functions, events, and trips with School Leadership and the Culture Team.
Provide consistent and clear rewards and consequences for student behavior.
Qualifications Education and Experience
Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited College or University is required.
Valid NYS Certification in Special Education is preferred within the grade span of your role (Birth - 1, 1-6, 7-12 & K-12/All SPED Certification).
Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields of study, preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment, preferred.
Knowledge of national, state, and local Special Education statutes and the law required.
Prior experience working in urban schools is preferred but not required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, typing, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, and other movements.
Dexterity with standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, and phones.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.
Additional Information Work Perks
When you join KIPP Capital Region, you join a promise to families that their children will enter college prepared to thrive. Benefits include:
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
Childcare benefits
Unparalleled work/life integration
Casual dress code
Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
Learn more in the Employee Benefits Summary
Learn More
KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $56,000 - $76,669 with a $5,000 Sign On Bonus. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale based on experience and longevity within the KIPP network.
This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.
Equal Opportunity
All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion and are part of a diverse community. Learn more about working with us at kippcapital.org/join-our-team/.
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is a part of a national network of high-performing public charter schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We are committed to anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all efforts and expect all stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.
Position Overview
The RTI Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the instructional program, with specific responsibility for assisting in assessing at-risk students\' needs for Response to Intervention (RTI) services, implementing RTI program strategies, monitoring and reporting student performance, and providing information to appropriate school internal and external stakeholders. Grade(s): 6th - 8th.
Responsibilities
Collaborates with instructional staff, School Leadership Team, and parents to assist in evaluating needs for and progress of RTI intervention strategies.
Communicates with the Director of Student Support Services, parents, and teachers via emails, phone calls, in-person meetings, etc., to advise them of progress or provide information on needed follow-up services.
Plan and deliver instruction while maintaining and improving instructional techniques and classroom management, including assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities.
Advocate for students and believe specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement.
Assist teachers in preparing materials and strategies for each group to ensure the use of sound teaching practices consisting of evidence-based instructional practices implemented with fidelity.
Support classroom teachers and other school personnel to assist them in implementing curriculum and integrating RTI intervention strategies.
Assist with the monitoring of Reading and Math instruction to ensure the use of sound teaching practices consisting of evidence-based instructional practices that are implemented with fidelity.
Engage the learning community in identifying and systematically addressing professional learning needs related to RTI.
Collaborates with parents in the RTI process to ensure effective communication at every tier.
Ensures that teachers and teams adhere to legal requirements to protect the legal integrity of the system and students.
Facilitates and supports teachers\' use of classroom-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individual children and groups of children to enhance their social/emotional and cognitive skills acquisition.
Maintains records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and reporting requirements.
Meets with teachers individually or in grade-level teams to help interpret data, determine intervention efficacy, and plan the next support steps.
Models and assists teachers in using data to place students in intervention groups and define the focus of instruction for each group.
Oversees school and classroom level data collection and progress monitoring at Tier II and Tier III to monitor, evaluate, and recommend interventions.
Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Plans and delivers ongoing staff development for teachers and paraprofessionals to accomplish RTI goals.
Plans, schedules, and leads RTI and SPED Team meetings with the principal, support staff, parents, and instructional staff to facilitate Tier II and Tier III interventions.
Provides training, technical assistance, and support on the effective use of school-based intervention teams to implement RTI and provide appropriate support to students.
Assists students, individually or in small groups, to practice and/or reinforce intervention strategies.
Ensures technical guidance and support for teachers and RTI/SPED teams to effectively use behavioral support models and tools to enhance student outcomes.
Supports teachers in measuring and documenting student progress and monitors the school\'s implementation of the RTI model to increase student achievement.
Utilizes data to impact achievement and behavior positively and collaborates with SPED Data Teams to facilitate eligibility for special education when needed.
Designing and implementing assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and analyze benchmarking and progress monitoring data.
Offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations.
Provide supervision of students during class, breaks, meals, and transitions to ensure safety and well-being.
Create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners.
Assist with work inside and outside the classroom, including supporting the main office team and coordinating Enrichment classes and mentoring partnerships.
Attend events outside regular school hours and be available for open houses and parent-teacher conferences.
Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students\' progress.
Teach one or more classes or small groups of students (middle and high school) or one or more subject blocks (elementary school), if applicable.
Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, small group intervention, and student support, with potential to teach small groups.
Meet regularly with a coach and school leadership to implement feedback on lessons and instruction.
Lead advisory/homeroom in the morning and afternoon and supervise students during transitions.
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and participate in events involving parents.
Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community and model core values.
Partner with grade level teams to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
Participate in collaborative curriculum development, school-wide functions, events, and trips with School Leadership and the Culture Team.
Provide consistent and clear rewards and consequences for student behavior.
Qualifications Education and Experience
Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited College or University is required.
Valid NYS Certification in Special Education is preferred within the grade span of your role (Birth - 1, 1-6, 7-12 & K-12/All SPED Certification).
Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields of study, preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment, preferred.
Knowledge of national, state, and local Special Education statutes and the law required.
Prior experience working in urban schools is preferred but not required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, typing, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, and other movements.
Dexterity with standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, and phones.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.
Additional Information Work Perks
When you join KIPP Capital Region, you join a promise to families that their children will enter college prepared to thrive. Benefits include:
Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
Childcare benefits
Unparalleled work/life integration
Casual dress code
Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
Learn more in the Employee Benefits Summary
Learn More
KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $56,000 - $76,669 with a $5,000 Sign On Bonus. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale based on experience and longevity within the KIPP network.
This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.
Equal Opportunity
All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion and are part of a diverse community. Learn more about working with us at kippcapital.org/join-our-team/.
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