Fossil Distance Learning Program

Response to Intervention Specialist

Remote - Full Time

Distance Learning Solutions Inc. is a growing, innovative, and customer-centric educational technology company. We partner with Fossil School District 21J to deliver educational services through the Fossil Distance Learning Program, supporting virtual school students with a proven, service-driven model.

Service is at the core of everything we do. Our team is made up of people who genuinely care about students, families, and colleagues. We believe excellence is found in the details - done right, every time. We make promises, and we keep them.

Because families choose us, white-glove service delivered with professionalism and a positive attitude is an expectation of every employee. Service is not a department - it is embedded deeply in our culture.

Working at Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. is not for everyone. It requires commitment, self-motivation, and a strong focus on service and accountability. However, for individuals who value hard work, collaboration, and student success, Distance Learning Solutions Inc. offers a highly rewarding and stable work environment. Employee turnover is low, with team members demonstrating long-term loyalty, engagement, and satisfaction.

This position is a full-time commitment. Significant outside employment is not feasible. Candidates must live in the state of Oregon to be considered for this position.

Job Title
Response to Intervention Specialist

Annual Salary
$73,282.82

Work Calendar
9-Month Work Calendar
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location
Remote Office

Position Type
Full-Time, Exempt

Job Definition: Under the general supervision of Distance Learning Solutions, Inc., the employee performs a variety of tasks with the major responsibility being that of providing academic support for qualifying students and their families through the schoolwide response to intervention (RTI) program in a virtual schooling program. 

Reports to: Assistant Special Education Director

Job Characteristics: Instructional-related services shall include communication, skill development, the expansion of knowledge, and the development of the ability to reason. The use of independent judgment and decision-making is required in many matters not having established rules, regulations, policies, or precedents. Work collaboratively with school personnel and parents in providing, implementing, and adapting academic intervention programs for the educational needs of identified students.

Primary Functions:

  • Implement and carry out Response to Intervention (RTI) policies and procedures. 
  • Initiate, plan, and carry out regular and required parent/student meetings via technology platforms.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records regarding student progress and use data to make informed decisions regarding instruction and recommendations to families.
  • Provide consultation to parents and guardians on using evidence-based curriculum, including school-provided intervention programs in math and reading, instructional strategies, accommodations, and modifications, that meet the needs of their students.
  • Confer with parents, administrators, and other professionals to determine when to refer students for a special education evaluation.
  • Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds
  • Strive to improve professional competence through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, classes, and other professional development activities.
  • Complete daily and monthly reports.
  • Answer and respond to emails, texts, and phone calls on a daily basis.
  • Maintain tracking of student and family data.
  • Communicate and meet with other school teams as required to coordinate services.
  • Give, receive, and incorporate feedback.

Other Functions:

  • Participate in in-service and professional development activities.
  • Attend meetings and serve on committees as assigned or directed (or if individual volunteers).
  • Set and carry out goals each year.
  • Contribute to the continuous innovation that is required of a unique distance learning program. 
  • Operate office machinery, including computers and other various office equipment.
  • Use a variety of computer software.
  • Fulfills other duties as assumed or as assigned by the supervisor.

(These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.)

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Licensure/Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Current State of Oregon Teaching License
  • Endorsements as required by the Oregon Department of Education with the appropriate endorsement in areas of assignment. Response to Intervention Specialists must have obtained the TSPC Elementary-Multiple Subjects, OR TSPC Special Education: Generalist or its equivalent license endorsement OR TSPC Reading Intervention

Experience

  • One year of successful teaching experience within the subject area OR successful completion of an Oregon instructional internship program 
  • Three years experience, preferred
  • Experience in RTI, special education, reading and/or math intervention preferred

Other minimum qualifications

  • Must have a dedicated workspace free from distractions with consistent and reliable high-speed internet access for teleconferencing
  • Must have a dedicated workspace free from distractions
  • Operational knowledge of the Internet and related technologies
  • Must also be able to pass a background check
  • Obtain First Aid/ CPR certification 
  • Candidates must live in the state of Oregon to be considered for this position

Benefits:

  • Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. Will pay 100% family premium for Medical, Dental, and Vision.
  • Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. is not a PERS employer but does contribute a % of salary to the 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan. 
  • Company Paid Employee Life and AD&D insurance.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:
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  • This job requires sitting or standing at a workstation for most of the day. 
  • Location: Remote Office
  • Frequency of travel:  Occasional travel may be required to various sites for meetings, trainings, and conferences; assigned locations will vary, and may require overnight stays
  • Light physical activities and efforts required for working in an office environment

Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

For an additional list of physical and job-related requirements, please contact the Human Resources department for the full job description.

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