Interventionist / Academic Support Specialist
2026-27 School Year
Why You’ll Love it Here
At Liberty Grove Schools, we offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package comparable to the best in Central Indiana. Here’s what you can expect:
Top-Tier Salary: Competitive salary (teachers: $50,000-$70,000) plus opportunities for merit-based increases and annual performance bonuses-
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to support you and your family
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Retirement Security: 401(k) plans with company matching to help you plan for the future
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Wellness Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
We prioritize our staff and ensure you have the support you need to thrive. Here’s how:
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Advance Your Education: Partnerships with local universities let you earn your Master’s degree at a reduced rate
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Affordable Housing: Anchor partnership with a local non-profit offers reduced-cost apartments just two blocks from LGS
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Professional Growth: Access ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills
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Wellness Matters: Enjoy wellness days built into the school calendar to recharge and prioritize self-care
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Student-Centered Resources: Benefit from our Science of Reading grant, equipping you to meet students where they are
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Vision
Empowering and encouraging a commitment to learning for all students in every community.
Who We Are
Liberty Grove Schools is a growing, community-centered public charter school located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and whole-child development, we serve a diverse population of students and families who are deeply invested in education and community impact.
As an established school with strong systems and a clear vision, Liberty Grove continues to expand thoughtfully. We are excited to be growing into a full middle school model, with the addition of 7th grade in the upcoming school year. This growth reflects both the success of our program and the trust families place in our school.
We are proud to maintain a staff retention rate of approximately 90%, demonstrating the strength of our school culture, relationships, and academic programming. Our student achievement scores are in line with peer schools across Indianapolis, reflecting consistent academic progress and a commitment to high standards for all learners.
At Liberty Grove, we envision a community of academic excellence that sparks innovation and creates opportunity. We achieve this by empowering students of diverse backgrounds, removing limiting labels, and fostering a culture grounded in high expectations, belonging, and continuous growth.
We believe deeply in the partnership between school and community and share collective ownership in developing well-educated, civic-minded students. We meet students where they are, celebrate who they are, and challenge them to grow. Our work is driven by a shared belief in possibility, and the mindset of “why not us?”
This is an on-site position (not remote/work-from-home).
School Address: 1002 W. 25th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Who You Are
You believe every student deserves an opportunity to participate in an exceptional educational environment and are inspired every day to demand the best for yourself and your students.
About the Role
Liberty Grove Schools is seeking a full-time Interventionist / Academic Support Specialist. This position will be focused on academic support and skill building among the Liberty Grove Schools student population. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working with students in small groups and one-on-one on math and reading skills at the elementary level in a rigorous, college-preparatory liberal arts curriculum. The candidate should be comfortable addressing math and literacy concerns within all disciplines of the academic program. Join our LGS team as we continue to grow!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Serve as a resource to students:
- Assist in creating intervention and acceleration learning plans for students who need Tier 2 and Tier 3 academic interventions.
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Provide one-on-one and small-group interventions to build skills for students who enter Liberty Grove with weak reading and math skills.
- Provide one-on-one and small-group interventions to build skills for students who struggle with the LGS curriculum.
- Support Multilingual Learner students with the LGS curriculum, including in one-on-one and small group interventions.
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Help to build positive culture and buy-in among students for our collective work of developing math, reading, writing, and verbal communication skills across the school.
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Work in partnership with the Student Support Service Team (Director of Student Support Services and Exceptional Learners Coordinator) to ensure all student academic, social, and emotional needs are met.
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Other job-related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s Degree required.
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Experience with students of diverse learning backgrounds and learning challenges
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Valid Professional Educator License: Indiana State Teacher’s License or Charter School Licensure. To start your Charter School Licensure application, visit this site: www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/application-instructions-step-by-step/#P
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Reading certification is recommended.
To learn more visit www.libertygroveschools.org.
