Academic Interventionist: Empower Student Success

Kentwood Public Schools; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Kentwood Public Schools is seeking an Academic Interventionist for a 38-week, part-time position. You will guide and support students in reading, language arts, and math, both in small groups and individually, under instructional plans. You will assist with assessments, record-keeping, and non-instructional duties as needed.

Candidates should have 90 college credits (Bachelor's preferred) and experience with diverse learners. Michigan teaching credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• 90 college credits required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Valid Michigan teacher’s certificate preferred.
• Experience with students with diverse learning needs.
• Understanding of curriculum development processes.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff and students.
• Ability to support general education instructional staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assist in administration and correction of classroom exercises and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Supervise non-instructional areas (lunch, bus, playground, etc.).
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Construct, distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assist teacher with parent contact to foster involvement.
• Assist students with special needs to maximize inclusion and achievement.
• Participate in IEP process and serve as resource to student personnel evaluation team.
• Assist students with activities of daily living for students with disabilities.
• Follow safety rules and ensure attendance.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Skills

Instruction following

Diversity awareness

Basic math skills

PC literacy: Word/Excel

Confidentiality

Inclusion support

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

90 college credits

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Michigan teacher’s certificate preferred

Experience with diverse learners

Curriculum development understanding

Positive relationships with staff/students/admin

Support general education instructional staff

Job description

Kentwood Public Schools is seeking an Academic Interventionist for a 38-week, part-time position. You will guide and support students in reading, language arts, and math, both in small groups and individually, under instructional plans. You will assist with assessments, record-keeping, and non-instructional duties as needed.

Candidates should have 90 college credits (Bachelor's preferred) and experience with diverse learners. Michigan teaching credentials are preferred.