Student Support Interventionist

JOB SUMMARY The Student Support Interventionist assists teachers and instructional staff in the supervision and instruction of Special Education students.

The Interventionist supports students by meeting their individual needs in the classroom by assisting with implementing identified accommodations and modifications.

The Student Support Interventionist performs a variety of responsibilities and tasks to influence positive changes in student academic achievement and behavior.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES •Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lessons; •Confers with teachers for the purpose of assisting in the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing students' objectives; •Monitors students in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, etc.

for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment; •Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers and administrative staff as needed; •Participates in staff development as needed; •May serve as a co-facilitator in a daily advisory, building relationships with a small group of students; may serve as a substitute teacher; and •Other duties as assigned.

SIZER SCHOOL Sizer School is located in Fitchburg, MA, draws from cities and towns in North Central Massachusetts, and is chartered to serve 400 students in grades 7-12.

The school’s faculty and staff are some of the most dedicated professionals in Massachusetts public schools and do whatever it takes to ensure student achievement.

The school is named in honor of Ted Sizer, and we are known for our commitment to the common principles of the Essential School movement.

The school boasts small class sizes, a safe and supportive learning environment, and students who outperform their peers from other area public schools.

Sizer prides itself on creating a personalized learning plan for each student.

Students enter Sizer as early as 7th grade and graduate well prepared for college and career.

SIZER’S MISSION Sizer is a public school where students are known personally, challenged intellectually, and participate actively.

Guided by its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, the school seeks to send graduates into the world who THINK for themselves, CARE about others, and ACT creatively and responsibly.