Learning Interventionist

Jesuit High School of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Interventionist at Jesuit High School supports students with diverse learning needs by providing targeted academic interventions, fostering skill development, and promoting student success in alignment with the school's Catholic mission. This role collaborates closely with teachers, counselors, parents, and administrators to ensure all students are supported academically, socially, and spiritually. This salaried, exempt faculty position works as a 10-month employee reporting to the Principal and the Director of Guidance. The start date for this position is August 1, 2026.

Requirements

Appreciation and support for Catholic and Jesuit religious ethos
Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or related field
Experience working with high school students with diverse learning needs
Strong understanding of instructional and intervention strategies
Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Certification or licensure in Special Education or Learning Disabilities
Experience with executive functioning coaching
Familiarity with assistive technology and learning accommodations
Ability to analyze data and use it to inform instruction

Responsibilities

Supports students with diagnosed learning differences, including those with 504 accommodation plans
Develops and implements personalized learning plans based on student needs, psychological evaluations, and learning accommodations
Coordinates with school counselors and administration in developing and administering a comprehensive program for academically at-risk students
Teaches between 2-3 periods a day of Study Hall, leading 10-15 minutes of direct instruction per class and supporting students with academic work for the remainder of each period
Oversees programs for individualized and small-group interventions for academically at-risk students, such as PASS, extended testing, and after school tutoring in core subjects
Works closely with classroom teachers to adapt instruction, assessments, and materials, which includes creating an up-to-date extended testing list for each exam period
Coordinates accommodations for standardized testing
Participates in student support meetings and contributes to intervention strategies
Communicates regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and strategies for support at home
Consults with students to identify learning needs and refers students to specialists for formal assessments or assessment updates
Maintains accurate records of student progress, interventions, and outcomes, updating the School Portal with 504 information
Helps students build study skills, organization, time management, and test-taking strategies