Intervention Specialist - 2026-27 (LSFSS) - Full Time

Lake Shore Public Schools•St. Clair Shores, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intervention Specialist works under general supervision to plan and implement goals, objectives, curricula, and programs for at-risk elementary students who need academic support. The role works as part of a team with regular classroom teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure students receive appropriate support. The position is for the 2026–27 school year and follows the LSFSS Unit Contract work schedule of approximately 7 hours per day and 35 hours per week. It is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field is preferred.
Experience working with at-risk elementary students in an academic support or intervention setting is preferred.
Knowledge of differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and formulating action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state education and student laws.
Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation concerning performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others encountered during work.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including standing, walking, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, pulling, sitting, and communicating, as well as computer and printed-material use and hearing speech in the school environment.
Remain free of alcohol and nonprescribed controlled substances, including marijuana, in the workplace throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with at-risk elementary students in an academic support or intervention setting.
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Work with teachers to provide subject-area intervention in core academic subjects.
Administer, score, and record achievement on diagnostic tests recommended for individual students.
Provide targeted academic support to individual students and small groups.
Collaborate with teachers to develop strategies for reinforcing material and skills based on students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
Guide students’ independent and remedial work.
Alert the classroom teacher and/or Teacher Consultant to problems or special information concerning individual students.
Maintain required records of student work and progress.
Use district systems to monitor student performance, attendance, and intervention needs.
Keep materials and work areas orderly and organized to support work habits and study.
Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality of student information.
Participate in directed in-service training programs.
Use instructional technology to facilitate student learning and perform job duties.
Follow applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations for assisting students.
Perform other duties consistent with the job goal and for students’ benefit, as well as related tasks assigned by the Principal or designated central office administrators.
Travel to district school buildings and professional meetings as required.