Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Academic Interventionist specializing in Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) to join our dynamic educational team. In this role, you will provide targeted support to students who need additional assistance in literacy and language skills, helping them achieve academic success and build confidence. Your expertise in curriculum development, lesson planning, and learning technology will be instrumental in designing engaging interventions tailored to diverse learning needs. As an advocate for student growth, you will collaborate with teachers, parents, and specialists to create a supportive learning environment that fosters literacy development and critical thinking.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Applicant must show evidence of coursework in Mathematics, English/ELA, Reading, Science or Bilingual.
- Minimum three (3) year of actual work experience working directly with students.
- Understanding of and commitment to implementing academic intervention activities for students in grades 1-12.
Essential Functions:
- Communicate effectively and collaborate successfully with other staff members, families and caregivers, and community members
- Develop and contribute to an environment and climate that is safe, welcoming, and supportive for all members of the campus community
- Counsel and support students who need additional academic services to advance their progress
- Be attuned to students’ socioemotional needs in addition to their academic needs and be skilled at building trusting and caring relationships with young people.
- Work with families, students, and staff to build and implement individualized academic intervention plans.
- Partner with the P-20 Child and Family Support Services Coordinator when applicable;
- Assist the teacher with planning and facilitating instructional tasks assigned to individual or small groups of students.
- Assist with the differentiation of instruction and academic support based on individual students’ strengths and needs.
- Work directly with the teacher to assist students in reinforcing Mathematics, English/ELA or Reading, Computer and/or Bilingual skills, and to develop and implement interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Use computer applications/information technology to assist students in improving their Mathematics, and/or English/ELA skills.
- Assist teacher to monitor the successful implementation of the school’s curriculum.
- Plan and implement differential reading lessons using the iReady intervention program in collaboration with the classroom teacher.
- Collaborate with the teacher to provide consistent, intensive, and targeted instruction to students.
- Participate in required professional development.
- Demonstrate efficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Pay: From $42,883.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
