26-27 Intervention Specialist - Valor Academy Middle School

BRIGHT STAR SCHOOLS•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Intervention Specialists Reporting to: Principal or another administrator as designated by the Principal FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt, 11 month Who we are: Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch. Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang (고향), and Growth. Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become wellrounded citizens. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in listening to all stakeholders’ voices, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status. Role Summary: The Intervention Specialist plays a critical role in accelerating student learning by providing targeted academic intervention and supporting school wide instructional initiatives. This role works directly with students while also partnering with teachers and school leaders to strengthen literacy, mathematics, and extended learning supports based on student data. The Intervention Specialist leads small-group and individualized instruction for students requiring additional academic support and contributes to the design and implementation of school wide intervention systems. This includes supporting literacy initiatives, mathematics instruction improvement, and extended learning programs. This role does not supervise teachers, but may model instructional practices, host classroom observations, and facilitate professional learning opportunities to strengthen instructional practices across the school. The Intervention Specialist may also provide project leadership for grant-funded initiatives related to literacy development, math achievement, and extended learning programs.

Requirements

Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Minimum 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience
Experience supporting students requiring academic intervention
Strong knowledge of literacy development and/or mathematics instruction
Ability to analyze student data and adjust instruction accordingly
Strong collaboration and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing Science of Reading practices
Experience leading small-group intervention programs
Experience facilitating professional development
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide targeted small-group and individualized instruction in literacy and/or mathematics for students requiring additional academic support.
Design and implement intervention strategies aligned to grade-level standards and school instructional priorities.
Monitor student progress through formative assessments and adjust interventions accordingly.
Collaborate with teachers to identify students requiring additional intervention supports.
Maintain documentation of intervention services, student progress monitoring, and program implementation.
Support the implementation of school wide literacy initiatives aligned with the Science of Reading and California ELA/ELD frameworks.
Contribute to improving mathematics instruction through collaboration with teachers and instructional teams.
Analyze student performance data (diagnostic, formative, and summative) to inform instructional decisions and intervention strategies.
Support alignment of instructional practices across grade levels to strengthen student outcomes.
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of extended learning programs that provide additional academic support and enrichment opportunities for students.
Facilitating targeted small-group academic intervention during extended learning time (e.g., tutoring, after-school learning blocks, or enrichment periods).
Using student data to help identify and prioritize students who would benefit from tutoring, intervention, or enrichment opportunities.
Modeling effective instructional strategies or lessons for extended learning educators to strengthen academic supports.
Facilitating training or professional learning for after-school educators focused on literacy, mathematics, or intervention strategies.
Assist with maintaining documentation and program monitoring related to extended learning initiatives, including attendance tracking and alignment to program goals.
Collaborate with school leadership and extended learning staff to ensure extended learning opportunities align with student needs and school academic priorities.
Model effective instructional strategies through demonstration lessons and student intervention sessions.
Host classroom observations to make instructional practices visible to colleagues.
Facilitate or support professional development sessions focused on literacy instruction, mathematics strategies, or intervention practices.
Share instructional resources, strategies, and materials that support effective intervention and differentiated instruction.
Support implementation of grant-funded initiatives related to literacy instruction, mathematics achievement, and extended learning programs.
Assist with program implementation, data collection, and reporting requirements associated with instructional improvement grants
Serve as a project lead for specific initiatives related to intervention programs, literacy development, or math instructional improvement as assigned.