Greenwood School District 50
Position Description

 

POSITION TITLE:  RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RTI) Coordinator

 

            Department:    Instruction

            Reports To:     Assistant Superintendent of Instruction

 

            TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  240 Days

           

SUMMARY: Administers programs to enable children to attain maximum achievement and adjustment.  Coordinates and supervises the implementation of the district’s Response to Intervention (RTI) program. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.

  • Works with district and school staff to develop the district’s plan for Response to Intervention. 
  • Assists schools with data analysis.
  • Monitors progress of implementation.
  • Works with school personnel to identify methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide a positive educational environment.
  • Consults with parents, school personnel and district personnel regarding methods and techniques of appropriate interventions for academic and/or behavioral problems.
  • Conducts comprehensive needs assessment to identify interventionists’ training needs.
  • Contacts and works with appropriate agencies, psychiatrists, private psychologists, physicians, and others involved in the educational process of students.
  • Develops and implements appropriate site-based strategies for resolving problem areas relative to programs for at-risk learners.
  • Consults and works closely with district coordinators.
  • Keeps abreast of current research and policies within the field.
  • Provides technical assistance to interventionists, administrators, and district and school staff.
  • Develops and facilitates staff development for interventionists and other school personnel.
  • Works with school staff to provide appropriate referrals for students and their families to special programs, specialists, and community agencies. 
  • Meets with parents, teachers, and administrators as needed to discuss student performance, activities, problems, etc.
  • Prepares various reports and forms evaluating RTI programs, etc.
  • Participates in faculty and professional meetings and educational conferences.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • Masters Degree with a minimum of five years teaching/administrative experience
  • Certificate in administration and supervision
  • Background in data analysis and Best Practice in math and English Language Arts

 

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 regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must be able to hear the difference between bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc. The employee frequently communicates through speech.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location.

 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.