Internal Publications Manager jobs in Sumter, SC

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Academic Interventionist for the Elementary Academy
*INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*

As an academic interventionist for the Elementary Academy of Liberty STEAM Charter, you will be at the center of this work— coaching our lead teachers & instructional assistants and driving decisions that will benefit our scholars. Reporting to the Instructional Coach & Academy Director, you will be the driver of high-quality coaching instruction that enables teachers to develop and deliver strong content and to instill a lifelong love of learning in our scholars. You will work with lead teachers & instructional assistants to be your scholars’ champion who believes all scholars are capable of greatness and achievement far beyond what society has been conditioned to accept. You will come to demand excellence for yourself, your teachers, and your students, and accept nothing less than students’ best and most thoughtful work.

At Liberty STEAM Charter, you can expect to grow as a passionate and constant leader who thrives on feedback, enjoys regular one-on-one coaching with our principal, and nurtures a voracious appetite for professional development and consistent improvement. You will cultivate school-wide classroom cultures built on strong structures, communication, and lasting relationships. Every day, you will contribute to the education of children who will go on to become graduates who will be thoughtful and engaged citizens prepared to take on the leadership challenges of the 21st century. 

 Your typical week would include the following, and so much more…

• Pulling academically at-risk scholars (Tier 2 or Tier 3) to provide a highly effective instructional intervention curriculum with an efficient schedule, in collaboration with the Instructional Coach. 
• Analyze school-wide data in order to design responsive student interventions.
• Devise and monitor high-impact support plans for struggling students.
• Track other useful academic data (e.g. homework completion rates); communicate progress to scholars, teachers, and parents.
• Model how to build strong, mutually respectful relationships with scholars and families and support teachers to do the same.
• Assist in the fidelity of school culture systems including behavior management & attendance through MTSS.

Essential Job Functions 

• Provides high-quality instruction to individual students and small groups 
• Uses data to provide instruction to students and to bring their skills to grade-level 
• Collaborates with teachers, administration, and families to help identify best practices for individual and small groups of students 
• Uses identified research-based interventions that focus specifically on individual student needs 
• Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress 
• Provides data to school teams and participates in decisions about student progress 
• Communicates with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress
• Assists with identifying students for placement in intervention groups
• Participates in meetings with teachers, administration, and families to discuss student placement and progress
• Provides diagnostic assessments for students as needed
• Provides input for program development 
• Supports implementation of assessment tools and data management systems

Ancillary Job Functions

• Attends the appropriate trainings to improve knowledge and skills 
• Provides staff development opportunities 
• Performs other related duties as assigned 

Skills and Characteristics

• A commitment to Liberty STEAM Charter's mission, deep love of content, and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeed.
• Track record of exemplary instructional and classroom management skills, including meeting extremely high standards for student achievement.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse constituents (teachers, parents, children, board members); clear writer, facilitator, and public speaker.
• Proven ability to proactively lead by example, effectively manage adults, and seek out feedback
• Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback, and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for the subject matter.

Core Knowledge

• Mastery of pedagogy & content knowledge (measurable success from a previous role).
• Supporting low-level readers.

Core Skills

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Relationship builder (scholars, families, & colleagues).
• Data-driven & results-oriented.
• Culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Differentiation with instruction.
• Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once.
• Strong belief in the LSC mission and educational model to include a longer school day, longer school year, and personalized professional development.

Core Mindsets

• Belief in and commitment to the mission & core values of LSC.
• Growth mindset.
• Self-Reflective.
• Passion for serving low SES and minority scholars.
• All scholars can achieve at high levels.
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent, constructive feedback.
• A deep belief in diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
• Collaboration makes us stronger.

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Five years of teaching experience preferred with a proven record of high scholar achievement.
• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 from a competitive college or university; Master’s degree preferred.
• South Carolina certification in early childhood OR elementary OR in the process of obtaining a certification. Valid out-of-state certification is also acceptable.
  • If you are not yet certified, you may learn more about the process by clicking here.

Compensation

Academic interventionists are paid in accordance with the board-approved lead teacher salary scale. The starting salary for all lead instructional staff at LSC is $51K, with the potential for instructional staff members to earn up to a total compensation package of $61K with performance pay, perfect attendance, and additional work stipends. The salary for this position is very competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, Liberty STEAM Charter offers a comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k options. Learn more about our unique employee benefits by clicking here.

To Learn More About Liberty STEAM Charter

Please visit the website by clicking here to learn more about the story, mission, and model of Liberty STEAM Charter. Liberty STEAM Charter is an equal-opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Use Your Talents and Passion to Help Deliver Life-Changing Opportunities for Kids…Apply Today
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Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting via Jazz HR. Candidates who apply can expect the following recruitment flow: candidate application, video screening, phone interview, and a final interview with school leaders.   

Closing date: February 20, 2024