Intervention & ESL Teaching Position K-8

Performance Academies•Columbus, OH

12d•$42,000 - $52,000

About The Position

Performance Academies is seeking a motivated, organized, and student-centered educator for a role combining academic intervention, student organization, and English language development for K–8 students. The position supports students in strengthening work completion and organizational skills, while helping English Language Learners develop English proficiency through reading. The successful candidate builds relationships, encourages student independence, and collaborates with teachers and student services staff. The role supports a caseload of up to 10 K–8 students with work completion, assignment tracking, academic accountability, organization, and progress monitoring. It also provides reading-based English language development to a group of up to 25 students participating in the ESL program, with support focused on vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and language skills. The position monitors student growth and shares relevant progress information with team members. Candidates may qualify through either of two pathways: a valid Ohio Intervention Specialist license appropriate for the assignment, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a valid Ohio substitute teaching license. Starting base salary is $52,000 for candidates with the Intervention Specialist license, or $42,000 for candidates with a bachelor’s degree and valid substitute teaching license.

Requirements

For the licensed pathway: valid Ohio Intervention Specialist license appropriate for the assignment.
For the bachelor’s degree pathway: bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a valid Ohio substitute teaching license.
Strong understanding of academic interventions, student organization, and individualized student support for the licensed pathway.
Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills for the bachelor’s degree and substitute license pathway.
Willingness to learn and implement effective academic and reading support strategies for the bachelor’s degree and substitute license pathway.

Nice To Haves

A team-oriented mindset and commitment to collaboration.
Patience, flexibility, and a positive approach to student support.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Experience working with diverse learners or English Language Learners.
A belief that every student can grow with the right support and encouragement.

Responsibilities

Support a caseload of up to 10 K–8 students with work completion, assignment tracking, and academic accountability.
Teach organizational strategies, including maintaining planners, organizing materials, tracking assignments, and managing deadlines.
Conduct weekly grade checks for students on the assigned caseload.
Monitor missing assignments, academic progress, and outstanding work.
Help students develop time-management, self-advocacy, and independent learning skills.
Communicate with classroom teachers to identify concerns and coordinate student support.
Encourage students to take ownership of academic progress and celebrate their growth.
Provide targeted reading support to English Language Learners in a group of up to 25 students in the ESL program.
Build English vocabulary, reading comprehension, fluency, and language skills through structured reading activities.
Help students develop confidence in reading, speaking, listening, and understanding English.
Use engaging, age-appropriate texts and activities to support language development.
Collaborate with ESL teachers and classroom staff to reinforce instructional goals.
Monitor student participation and growth and share relevant progress information with appropriate team members.
Create a welcoming, encouraging environment that respects students’ diverse language backgrounds and learning needs.