School Behavior Interventionists

Reading Interventionist
Barber Preparatory Academy
ACCEL Schools is hiring a Reading Interventionist Teacher at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, MI. In this role, you'll provide targeted support to students who need it most—building skills, boosting confidence, and fostering a love for learning. Working closely with classroom teachers, you'll use data-driven strategies and engaging instruction to help students overcome challenges and achieve lasting success.
Be part of the difference at Barber Preparatory Academy! Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing PK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education including community service learning and competitive sports. Celebrating 10 years of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty. Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.
Responsibilities of the Reading Interventionist Include:

Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricular as necessary, and assisting the student with regular class assignments.
Conduct diagnostic assessments for instruction
Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state specific achievement goals.
Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and instruction.
Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
Serve as advisor for a designated set of students
Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child.
Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips
Perform other duties as assigned
About You:
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet each of the following qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in education, english, or a related field.
A valid Michigan K-8 Reading Endorsment (Preferred) or K-5 all subjects, K-8 all subjects teaching certification.
Experience delivering targeted Reading interventions and using student performance data to inform and adjust instruction.
Strong knowledge of effective elementary and/or middle school Reading instructional practices.
Familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and/or Response to Intervention (RTI) frameworks.
The following experiences and skills are preferred and will help you succeed and grow in this role:

A proven track record of improving student achievement and accelerating growth in Reading or ELA.
Experience implementing reading intervention programs and utilizing data-driven instructional strategies.
Knowledge of diagnostic assessments, progress monitoring tools, and differentiated instruction practices.
Comfort working in a growth-oriented environment that includes frequent observations, coaching conversations, action planning, and continuous improvement.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.
The ability to successfully pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI).
Experience working effectively with diverse students, families, and multicultural educational communities.
“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick and mortar, and virtual schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.
We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind
Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing
Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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