Elementary Academic Intervention Specialist

Harlem Children's Zone•New York, NY

7d•$75,000 - $137,000

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone’s Promise Academy is seeking an Academic Intervention Specialist to help K–5 scholars close gaps in math and English language arts. The Specialist delivers targeted, data-driven academic intervention and uses assessment information to set goals, monitor progress, and adjust support. Instruction is provided individually or in small groups through push-in and pull-out models, in coordination with classroom teachers, the MTSS Team, school leaders, families, and other staff. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule during a 10-month school year, with optional summer opportunities for additional pay. The salary range is $75,000–$137,000, based on relevant experience, certification, and education level. The organization provides educators with a personal laptop, access to Smartboards and tablets, and biweekly professional development, along with support from academic coaches, deans, guidance counselors, and social workers.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education or a related field.
Valid New York State teaching certification in upper elementary or special education/literacy, all grades.
At least two years of teaching experience in an urban school setting.
Experience with progress monitoring.
Experience working in a K–5 environment and using data to support targeted small groups in math and language arts.
Proven track record of achieving high growth in math and ELA content knowledge.
Ability to implement differentiation and scaffolding strategies and make data-based decisions.

Responsibilities

Deliver research-based direct instruction to scholars individually or in small groups using push-in and pull-out models.
Analyze assessment data to identify scholar needs and evaluate the effectiveness of academic support tiers.
Use assessment data to guide strategy, instruction, and accountability.
Set scholar goals and instructional outcomes based on ELA and math assessments.
Track scholar progress through assessments and other data collection methods, adjusting interventions as needed.
Support the administration of assessments.
Work with teachers and other staff to identify scholars who are falling behind academically.
Coordinate intervention programming with classroom teachers, the MTSS Team, and school leaders.
Communicate regularly with teachers, parents, and other school staff to coordinate scholar support.