Academic Interventionist - ELA Grades K-3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fair Haven School District is seeking an Academic Interventionist for ELA in grades K-3 for the 2026-2027 school year. The position runs for 10 months with a salary range of $55,843 to $99,968, depending on experience.

The role requires an NJ Elementary Teaching Certificate; NJ Reading Specialist is preferred. Experience with universal screeners and data-driven instruction is essential, with preferred Orton-Gillingham or Wilson Level 1 certification.

Qualifications

• Must have NJ Elementary Teaching Certificate.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Targeted reading interventions

Small group instruction

Data-informed instruction

Tier 2/3 interventions

Education

NJ Elementary Teaching Certificate

NJ Reading Specialist preferred

Orton-Gillingham/Wilson Level 1 preferred

Tools

Universal Screeners

Data interpretation

Job description

Academic Interventionist - ELA Grades K-3 JobID: 536

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Academic Interventionist

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 effectivenessModel 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