Academic Interventionist

Job Description

Job Description

Academic Interventionist

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE:  

The Academic Interventionist is a specialized assignment whose primary purpose is to improve academic achievement for all students who have been identified as at-risk of failing. The Academic Interventionist provides detailed documentation of student progress and develops supplementary education that serves as a companion to the general curriculum. The Academic Interventionist teacher will analyze assessment data and provide “real-time” push-in and pull-out research-based interventions in the core curricular areas of English Language Arts and Math. The Academic Interventionist must collaborate with the general classroom teacher(s) and parents regarding student support.

Do you have what it takes?

• Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Master’s Degree Preferred

• A New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) 

• Knowledge and experience in implementing Response to Intervention

• Knowledge and experience in the development and evaluation of academic interventions

THE ROLE:

• Collaborate with school leaders and teachers in implementation of the school based academic intervention model.
• Design effective Tier 2 and 3 intervention lessons to accelerate student learning and provide direct instruction to Tier 2 and Tier 3 students.
• Provide professional development for certified and classified staff on intervention strategies and materials.
• Support the school in the development and implementation of the 90-day action plan.
• Coordinate instructional assistants for reading and math interventions.
• Help teachers develop and implement classroom-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individual children and groups of children.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals.
• Implement and track all Tier 3 support plans and progress for all identified students.
• Prepare progress-monitoring data and participate in school professional learning communities.
• Communicate and collaborate with classroom teachers about alignment between classroom instruction and intervention.
• Assess the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of interim assessments.
• Build effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and available to students and parents for education-related purposes, open house, conferences, extra-curricular activities.
• Work flexible schedule for before or after school supports as needed.
• Serve as a contributing member on assigned committees.
• Serve as a liaison and have active involvement with professionals at the District and site levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

• Salary range: BA $61,912 - $86,912 / MA $62,412 - $87,412

• Term of Employment: 10.5 Months

• Union: MPTEA

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here’s what you can expect-

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

Next Steps: MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received not every applicant will be contacted.  If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.