Middle School Academic Intervention Specialist

Harlem Children's Zone•New York, NY

35d•$71,268 - $145,714•Onsite

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seeks an Academic Intervention Specialist! The Academic Intervention Specialist will bring a passion for the goal of HCZ Promise Academy: to get all our scholars to and through college. The ideal candidate cares deeply about children, respects the culture of Harlem’s residents, and is eager to make an impact in our community and beyond. For more information, check out Want to Work at Promise Academy? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know.

Requirements

A dedication and commitment to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy
Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of teaching experience required
New York State teaching certification required, in SWD preferred

Nice To Haves

2 – 5 years of teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred
New York State teaching certification required, in SWD preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver direct instruction to scholars, either individually or in small groups, using research-based strategies and resources.
Analyze data to identify scholar needs and evaluate the effectiveness of academic support tiers, using assessment data for strategy, instruction, and accountability.
Set scholar goals and instructional outcomes, based on specific scholar assessments in reading and math.
Track scholar progress through various assessments and data collection methods, making adjustments to interventions as needed.
Support in conducting assessments. Work with teachers and other staff to pinpoint scholars who are falling behind academically.
Work with classroom teachers, MTSS Team, and school leaders to facilitate the coordination of the intervention programming.
Communicate regularly with teachers, parents, and other school staff to ensure a coordinated approach to scholar support.
Will be expected to provide supplemental instruction to scholars needing to meet academic proficiency during extending learning opportunities (Academic Hour/Saturday Academy).
Perform other duties as assigned.