Grade 3-6 Academic Intervention Specialist (26/27 School Year)

Science Academies of NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Science Academies of NY is hiring an Academic Intervention Specialist for the 2026-2027 academic year in Rochester, NY. The role includes assisting teachers with instruction in various subjects, working with small groups for interventions, and ensuring effective classroom management. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree, have relevant certification, and experience with diverse populations is a plus. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Certification Required.
• Experience with diverse population of students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and instruction for Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies.
• Work closely with small groups of students for Tier 2 and 3 interventions.
• Manage student behavior effectively.

Skills

Growth mindset

Strong speaking skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of RTI

Data and analytics use

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Description

SANY’s Citizenship & Science Academy of Rochester is excited to announce the opening of an Academic Intervention Specialist role for the 2026-2027 academic year. We have a great environment for new teachers and encourage experienced teachers to apply! New York State Certification Required.

As an Academic Intervention Specialist, you will:

• Assist with preparation and instruction - (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies)
• Work closely with small groups of students and provide intervention - Tier 2 and 3 Interventions
• Actively participate in weekly meetings and attend all school-wide events
• Share data collected with stakeholders (classroom teacher, parents)
• Implement classroom policies and procedures
• Lead students to and from specials/lunch
• Effectively manage student behavior
• Follow Response to Intervention (RTI) process (i.e. administering researched based interventions, progress monitoring)
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

What we can provide

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program and more!
• Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education)
• Professional development opportunities. Coaches and mentors in every building!
• Regular use and integration of technology in our classrooms and throughout our school, including SMARTboards, IPADs, Chromebooks, internet and apps

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Certification Required
• Experience with diverse population of students or in an urban setting a plus
• Prior teaching experience preferred and novice teachers encouraged to apply!
• Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education

Competencies

• Growth mindset, flexible and ok with change
• Strong speaking skills
• Knowledge of Response to Intervention (RTI)
• Organization skills to maintain student files and records
• Intrinsically motivated
• Compassionate
• Strong conviction that all students can succeed
• The ability to take feedback well and immediately implement
• Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning

Want to learn more about our district? Be sure to check out the following links to get a closer look at our schools, hear from our parents and see what our state and community leaders are saying about SANY.

District Website: www.sany.org

Rochester: https://www.csarochester.org/

Equal Opportunity Employer

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