Academic Interventionist - ELA Grades K-3

Fair Haven; Fair Haven (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Haven School District in Fair Haven, NJ is seeking an Academic Interventionist - ELA for grades K-3 for the 2026-2027 school year, starting on or before October 15, 2026.

The role requires an NJ Elementary Teaching Certificate, preferred NJ Reading Specialist, data-driven instruction, and expertise in literacy interventions for struggling readers; responsibilities include Tier 2/3 interventions, small-group instruction, and collaboration with staff and administrators.

Qualifications

• NJ Elementary Teaching Certificate required.
• Familiar with universal screeners and data interpretation.
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of effective literacy interventions for struggling readers.
• Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson Level 1 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess instructional levels and develop Tier 1 interventions for classroom use.
• Identify, implement, and monitor Tier 2 & 3 interventions for individual students.
• Collect and report data on intervention effectiveness.
• Model instructional strategies for teachers as needed.
• Collaborate with staff and administrators to design and monitor action plans.
• Provide high-quality instruction to help students reach grade-level proficiency.

Skills

Data interpretation

Literacy interventions

Tiered instruction

Education

NJ Elementary Teaching Certificate

NJ Reading Specialist

Orton-Gillingham Level 1

Wilson Level 1

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Fair Haven School District

Academic Interventionist - ELA Grades K-3 JobID: 536

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Academic Interventionist
• Date Posted:
  8/31/2026
• Date Available:
  10/15/2026
• Closing Date:
  09/30/2026

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

VACANCY

Academic Interventionist - ELA Grades K-3

The above tenure position is available for the 2026-2027 school year starting on or before October 15, 2026.

Qualifications:

• NJ Elementary Teaching Certificate required
• NJ Reading Specialist preferred
• Familiar with administering Universal Screeners and interpreting data
• Minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of effective literacy interventions for struggling readers
• Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson Level 1 certification preferred
• Proficient in using student data to inform instruction and monitor progress

Job Goals:

• Identify academically at-risk students and provide targeted interventions
• Deliver prescriptive, research-based literacy instruction
• Support teachers by modeling effective reading strategies and Tier 2 interventions
• Instruct small groups of students to address identified academic needs
• Collaborate with staff to develop and share instructional resources
• Provide high-quality instruction to help students reach grade-level proficiency

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assess instructional levels and develop appropriate Tier 1 interventions for classroom implementation
• Identify, implement, and monitor interventions for individual students (Tiers 2 & 3)
• Collect and report data on intervention effectiveness
• Model instructional strategies for teachers as needed
• Serve as an academic consultant to staff, parents, and administrators
• Collaborate with the Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) committee to design and monitor student action plans
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and committees as assigned
• Perform additional duties within certification as assigned by administration

Terms of employment: 10 month position

Salary range: BA Step 1: $55,843 through PHD Step 18: $99,968 annual salary for the 2026�2027 school year, subject to adjustment based on experience.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, prescription, tuition reimbursement per the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.

Sean McNeil, Superintendent of Schools
224 Hance Road
Fair Haven, NJ 07704

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