K-2 Academic Intervention Specialist (26/27 School Year)

Science Academies of NY • Rochester, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SANY’s Citizenship & Science Academy of Rochester is excited to announce the opening of an Academic Intervention Specialist role for the 2026-2027 academic year. We have a great environment for new teachers and encourage experienced teachers to apply! New York State Certification Required. As an Academic Intervention Specialist, you will assist with preparation and instruction in Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies. You will work closely with small groups of students, providing Tier 2 and 3 Interventions. The role involves actively participating in weekly meetings, attending all school-wide events, and sharing collected data with stakeholders such as classroom teachers and parents. You will also implement classroom policies and procedures, lead students to and from specials/lunch, effectively manage student behavior, and follow the Response to Intervention (RTI) process, including administering research-based interventions and progress monitoring. Other related duties as required and assigned are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• New York State Certification Required
• Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education
• Knowledge of Response to Intervention (RTI)
• Organization skills to maintain student files and records
• Strong conviction that all students can succeed
• The ability to take feedback well and immediately implement
• Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• Experience with diverse population of students or in an urban setting a plus
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• Growth mindset, flexible and ok with change
• Strong speaking skills
• Intrinsically motivated
• Compassionate

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and instruction - (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies)
• Work closely with small groups of students and provide intervention - Tier 2 and 3 Interventions
• Actively participate in weekly meetings and attend all school-wide events
• Share data collected with stakeholders (classroom teacher, parents)
• Implement classroom policies and procedures
• Lead students to and from specials/lunch
• Effectively manage student behavior
• Follow Response to Intervention (RTI) process (i.e. administering researched based interventions, progress monitoring)
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program and more!
• Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education)
• Professional development opportunities. Coaches and mentors in every building!
• Regular use and integration of technology in our classrooms and throughout our school, including SMARTboards, IPADs, Chromebooks, internet and apps

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level