Academic Interventionist – Title

Mesa USD 4 • Mesa, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Interventionist leads students toward fulfilling their potential by translating district curriculum standards and objectives into meaningful learning experiences. The position provides instruction and special-area support while maintaining a positive, appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of at-risk students in grades 7–12.

This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week on a 187-workday certified exempt calendar. The listed base salary is $55,886, prorated by FTE. Annual performance pay is available. New-hire experience compensation is $500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience. New-hire education compensation is $65 per hour of graduate-level credits, up to BA +45 hours or MA +60 hours, and $1,000 for advanced degrees.

Candidates must complete an online application and provide appropriate Arizona certification, a valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and a transcript of credits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certification.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Associate teacher, student teaching, or practicum experience.
• Appropriate Arizona certification, a valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and a transcript of credits are required for the online application.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Use a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Provide or coordinate targeted academic intervention, tutoring, and credit recovery.
• Develop and monitor individualized academic and transition support plans.
• Support students during school and placement transitions.
• Coordinate with school staff, caregivers, caseworkers, and district and community partners.
• Support graduation, CTE, postsecondary, and workforce transitions.
• Consider students’ individual learning needs and abilities, along with school and district learning goals, when preparing and using lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment documents.
• Use district-adopted resources in instructional planning and implementation.
• Incorporate higher-level thinking strategies and real-life applications into lesson planning.
• Create instructional and assessment materials aligned with learning objectives and methods of instruction.
• Monitor attendance, grades, credits, and progress toward graduation.
• Use available technology or instructional media to enhance students’ learning experiences.
• Collect student achievement data continuously and accurately using a variety of tools, and use the information to make instructional and management decisions that positively affect student achievement.
• Establish, support, and administer positive classroom management in accordance with regulations.
• Build positive and appropriate relationships with students and maintain open communication with students and parents about academic and behavioral progress.
• Work with parents and school personnel representatives to provide an appropriate education for each student.
• Produce, use, and maintain student records relating to achievement, attendance, and discipline.
• Provide a positive and safe environment conducive to learning.
• Take an active role in establishing and supporting school goals and resolving school concerns.
• Communicate an expectation of success for all students.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment area and Mesa Public Schools.
• Model the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate and demonstrate commitment to the MPS Promise.
• Build and maintain cooperative, effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with parents and school personnel at all levels.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conscientious, responsible conduct.
• Communicate and interact appropriately with staff in academic planning and school committee work.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and extracurricular or school-related activities and committees.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional growth.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Annual performance pay is available.
• New-hire experience compensation: $500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience.
• New-hire education compensation: $65 per hour of graduate-level credits, up to BA +45 hours or MA +60 hours, and $1,000 for advanced degrees.

What This Job Offers

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