Academic Interventionist SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 114,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Paid personal, sick, and vacation days

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education is seeking an Academic Interventionist to deliver targeted reading and math interventions to K-8 students, using research-based methods during the school day.

Responsibilities include data-driven instruction, analyzing achievement data, coordinating unit plans, and communicating with staff and families; Ten months contract with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• NJDOE Standard Certificate, CE, or CEAS as deemed necessary by the NJ Department of Education.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred, unless otherwise specified by NJDOE.
• Minimum of three years successful teaching experience.
• Awareness of home-school relationships to administer a successful project.
• Knowledge of No Child Left Behind Act regulations.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.
• Letters of recommendation, including one from current principal or supervisor.
• Driver's license valid in NJ if vehicle operation is necessary.
• Persons with disabilities eligible with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work extended learning time hours.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to reach mastery.
• Design and implement academic interventions in Reading and Math using research-based methodology.
• Demonstrate high levels of professional conduct and exemplary teaching of individuals and small groups.
• Provide data-driven instruction for Math/LAL for all K-8 students during the school day with flexible grouping.
• Analyze student achievement data to determine target interventions and develop materials.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Develop unit plan materials with high-quality sequences for each standard and teaching tools.
• Communicate with school personnel and parents/guardians regarding reading and/or math levels.
• Perform other duties per contractual terms.

Skills

Reading interventions

Math interventions

Data analysis

Communication with parents

Professional conduct

Education

NJDOE certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Academic Interventionist

Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval.

Department: Human Resource Services, Newark Board of Education, 765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102.

Qualifications

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) as deemed necessary by the NJ Department of Education.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (preferred), unless otherwise specified by the NJ Department of Education.
• Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience.
• Awareness of relationships that must exist between home and school in order to administer a successful project.
• A working knowledge of federal and state regulations, specifically those identified in the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.
• Letters of recommendation, which should include one (1) from current principal or supervisor.
• Possession of a driver's license, valid in New Jersey, only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job following reasonable accommodation, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship.
• Ability to work extended learning time hours.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to reach mastery.
• Design and implement academic interventions using research-based methodology in Reading and Math.
• Demonstrate high levels of professional conduct and exemplary teaching of individuals and small groups that result in high levels of student learning.
• Provide data-driven instruction for Math/LAL for all K-8 students during the school day, including both in- and out-of-class instruction with flexible grouping.
• Analyze student achievement data to determine target interventions and develop materials.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Develop and/or coordinate exemplary unit plan materials, including high-quality sequences for each unit, teaching tools for each standard, and additional materials for teacher use and student practice.
• Communicate with school personnel and parents/guardians regarding reading and/or math levels.
• Perform other duties consistent with specific contractual terms of employment as assigned by appropriate staff and supervisor.

Reports To

Principal

Salary, Terms & Affiliation

• Salary range: $70,000 - $114,750
• Employment period: Ten months
• Union affiliation: Newark Teachers' Union (N.T.U.)

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff, including:

• Medical and prescription drug plans.
• Employer-paid dental and vision coverage.
• Wellness and voluntary benefit programs.
• Paid personal, sick, and vacation days for 12-month employees.

For details, visit https://nboehrs.com/.

How to Apply

The Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

THE NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER