Academic Interventionist

MPTCS • Newark, NJ

2d • $61,912 - $87,412 • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Interventionist is a specialized assignment whose primary purpose is to improve academic achievement for all students who have been identified as at-risk of failing. The Academic Interventionist provides detailed documentation of student progress and develops supplementary education that serves as a companion to the general curriculum. The Academic Interventionist teacher will analyze assessment data and provide “real-time” push-in and pull-out research-based interventions in the core curricular areas of English Language Arts and Math. The Academic Interventionist must collaborate with the general classroom teacher(s) and parents regarding student support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS)
• Knowledge and experience in implementing Response to Intervention
• Knowledge and experience in the development and evaluation of academic interventions

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school leaders and teachers in implementation of the school based academic intervention model.
• Design effective Tier 2 and 3 intervention lessons to accelerate student learning and provide direct instruction to Tier 2 and Tier 3 students.
• Provide professional development for certified and classified staff on intervention strategies and materials.
• Support the school in the development and implementation of the 90-day action plan.
• Coordinate instructional assistants for reading and math interventions.
• Help teachers develop and implement classroom-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individual children and groups of children.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals.
• Implement and track all Tier 3 support plans and progress for all identified students.
• Prepare progress-monitoring data and participate in school professional learning communities.
• Communicate and collaborate with classroom teachers about alignment between classroom instruction and intervention.
• Assess the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of interim assessments.
• Build effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and available to students and parents for education-related purposes, open house, conferences, extra-curricular activities.
• Work flexible schedule for before or after school supports as needed.
• Serve as a contributing member on assigned committees.
• Serve as a liaison and have active involvement with professionals at the District and site levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Parental/Family leave
• Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

What This Job Offers

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