Elementary Academic Intervention Specialist

Harlem Children's Zone • New York, NY

38d • $71,000 - $137,000

About The Position

At Harlem Children’s Zone, our mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and unlock new possibilities for our children, families, and communities. As the K-12 charter school within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway, Promise Academy delivers exceptional education alongside holistic support—empowering young minds, inspiring potential, and creating lasting change. By joining, you become part of a transformative movement dedicated to shaping brighter futures and driving extraordinary outcomes for those we serve. We’re seeking an Academic Intervention Specialist who shares our goal: to get all our scholars to and through college. The Academic Intervention Specialist has experience working in a K–5 environment and using data to support targeted small groups of students to close gaps in math and language arts. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of achieving high growth in content knowledge for math and ELA, implementing differentiation and scaffolding strategies, and making decisions based on data. The Specialist will execute data-driven strategies that support high growth for students in need of academic intervention.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education or a related field
• Valid NYS Teaching Certification (upper elementary or special education/literacy, all grades)
• At least two years of experience teaching in an urban school setting
• Experience with progress monitoring

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct instruction to scholars, either individually or in small groups, using research-based strategies and resources.
• Analyze data to identify scholar needs and evaluate the effectiveness of academic support tiers, using assessment data for strategy, instruction, and accountability.
• Set scholar goals and instructional outcomes, based on specific scholar assessments in ELA and math.
• Track scholar progress through various assessments and data collection methods, adjusting interventions as needed.
• Support in conducting assessments. Work with teachers and other staff to pinpoint scholars who are falling behind academically.
• Work with classroom teachers, MTSS Team, and school leaders to facilitate the coordination of the intervention programming.
• Communicate regularly with teachers, parents, and other school staff to ensure a coordinated approach to scholar support.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick and personal days
• No-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• $6,000 sign-on bonus for lead teachers
• Up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Annual and performance-based bonuses
• Additionally, teachers receive a personal laptop, access to Smartboards and tablets, and biweekly professional development. Our educators are supported by a dedicated team of academic coaches, deans, guidance counselors, and social workers, all committed to your success and that of our scholars.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees