Intervention & ESL Teaching Position K-8

Performance Academies; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Academies is seeking a motivated, organized educator to combine academic intervention, executive functioning support, and English language development for K–8 students in Columbus, OH.

The role includes supporting work completion, organization, and ESL reading, with collaboration among teachers and student services. Licensure options are provided, and it offers meaningful, team‑oriented impact.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of academic interventions, student organization, and individualized student support.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Willingness to learn and implement effective academic and reading support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Work with a caseload of up to 10 K–8 students to develop skills for academic success.
• Teach organizational strategies: planners, materials, deadlines, tracking assignments.
• Conduct weekly grade checks and monitor progress; address missing work.
• Support ESL reading development for up to 25 students; build vocab and reading skills.
• Collaborate with ESL teachers and classroom staff to reinforce goals.
• Monitor participation and share progress with team; foster inclusive, supportive environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Team player

ELT/ELL experience

Education

Ohio Intervention Specialist license

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you passionate about helping students build confidence, develop strong academic habits, and reach their full potential? Performance Academies is seeking a motivated, organized, and student-centered individual for a unique opportunity combining academic intervention, student organization, and English language development.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across two important areas of student support: helping K–8 students strengthen their work completion and organizational skills while supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) as they develop English proficiency through reading.

The ideal candidate is a team-minded individual who enjoys building relationships, developing student independence, and collaborating with teachers and student services staff to support student success.

Primary Responsibilities

Part 1: Academic Support & Work Completion (K–8)

Work with a caseload of up to 10 K–8 students to help them develop the skills and habits necessary for academic success.

Responsibilities include:

• Support students with work completion, assignment tracking, and academic accountability.

• Teach organizational strategies, including maintaining planners, organizing materials, tracking assignments, and managing deadlines.

• Conduct weekly grade checks for students on the assigned caseload.

• Monitor missing assignments, academic progress, and outstanding work.

• Help students develop time-management, self-advocacy, and independent learning skills.

• Communicate with classroom teachers to identify concerns and coordinate student support.

• Encourage students to take ownership of their academic progress and celebrate their growth.

Part 2: ESL Reading Tutor & English Language Development

Provide reading-based English language development support to a group of up to 25 students participating in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide targeted reading support to English Language Learners.

• Build English vocabulary, reading comprehension, fluency, and language skills through structured reading activities.

• Help students develop confidence in reading, speaking, listening, and understanding English.

• Use engaging, age-appropriate texts and activities to support language development.

• Collaborate with ESL teachers and classroom staff to reinforce instructional goals.

• Monitor student participation and growth and share relevant progress information with the appropriate team members.

• Create a welcoming, encouraging environment that respects students' diverse language backgrounds and learning needs.

Qualifications

Option 1: Licensed Intervention Specialist

• Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist license appropriate for the assignment.

• Strong understanding of academic interventions, student organization, and individualized student support.

• Passion for helping students develop independence and achieve academic success.

Option 2: Bachelor's Degree & Substitute License

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Valid Ohio substitute teaching license.

• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship‑building skills.

• Willingness to learn and implement effective academic and reading support strategies.

Preferred Qualities

• A team‑oriented mindset and a commitment to collaboration.

• Patience, flexibility, and a positive approach to student support.

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.

• Experience working with diverse learners or English Language Learners is a plus.

• A belief that every student can grow with the right support and encouragement.

Compensation

• $52,000 starting base salary — Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist license.

• $42,000 starting base salary — Bachelor's degree and valid Ohio substitute teaching license.

Why Join Performance Academies?

This is an opportunity to step into a unique role that combines academic intervention, executive functioning support, and English language development. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students, help them become more independent learners, and make a lasting difference in their educational experiences.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about student growth, values teamwork, and understands that success is about more than grades — it is about building the skills, confidence, and independence students need for the future.

Performance Academies — Supporting students. Building skills. Creating opportunities.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.