Fall 2026* Lower School Academic Intervention Specialist

Thomas MacLaren School is an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Lower School Academic Intervention Specialist (Fall 2026) Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Id: 515 # of Openings: 1 Reports To: Literacy Coordinator or Academic Coordinator Supervisory: No Employment Status: Non‑exempt Pay Type: Hourly Compensation: Pay range: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour 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 & Dismemberment, and Life insurance) for the base level coverages. No benefits are provided to employees contracted for less than 30 hours per week. General Purpose To assist the MTSS team in supporting student growth and achievement through curriculum‑aligned and evidence‑based academic interventions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under direction of Literacy Coordinator, Academic Coordinator, or other coach, provide targeted intervention in reading and/or 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. This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of this job. It is intended only to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements. Minimum Requirements Education: High School degree; Associates Degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Other knowledge, skills, and abilities: Skill with (or aptitude indicating ability to learn) evidence‑based structured literacy interventions. Preferred experience with DIBELS. 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 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. Physical Requirements of this position include: Working Environment: SELDOM, OCCASIONAL, FREQUENT. Extreme cold or heat. Visual acuity: near/far. Height, hearing, noise, speech, driving, eye/hands coordination, walking/uneven surfaces. Travel: Working alone, local, working with others, national. Moving heavy items: SELDOM, OCCASIONAL, FREQUENT. Operating machinery: lifting/lowing over 30 lb, over 20 lb, 0‑20 lb. Computer, lifting over shoulder, over 30 lb, over 20 lb, 0‑20 lb. Copier, reaching over shoulder, over 30 lb, over 20 lb, 0‑20 lb. Mouse, carrying over 30 lb. Telephone, pushing/pulling over 30 lb. Other: please list pulling over 30 lb. Apply for this Position: Go back to the job list powered by ... #J-18808-Ljbffr