FALL 2026 Lower School Academic Intervention Specialist

Thomas MacLaren School • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • $17 - $20

About The Position

To assist MTSS team in supporting student growth and achievement through curricularly-aligned and evidence-based academic interventions.

Requirements

• High School degree; Associates Degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Skill with (or aptitude indicating ability to learn) evidence-based structured literacy interventions
• Exceptionally patient
• Emotional intelligence
• Exhibits kindness toward students
• Clear and regular communication with colleagues
• Love of educating children
• Creativity, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with both young people and adults.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Commitment to a diverse population of students and to closing the achievement gap.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with DIBELS

Responsibilities

• Under direction of Literacy Coordinator, Academic Coordinator, or other coach, provide targeted intervention in reading and math for students in Tier II and Tier III of the MTSS process
• Assess and progress monitor students (using Acadience/DIBELS and other assessments as needed)
• Keep good records
• Assist the lead in ensuring READ plans and MTSS plans are implemented
• Any other duties as assigned

Benefits

• For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, Thomas MacLaren School pays for 100% of the employee’s base insurance premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Life insurance) for the base level coverages.
• No benefits are provided to employees contracted for less than 30 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree