Intervention Specialist (Mathematics Intervention)

Allentown School District

United States

On-site

USD 59,493 - 81,690

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

The Allentown School District is seeking an Intervention Specialist (Mathematics Intervention) for Sheridan Elementary School. This role involves providing Tier II and Tier III literacy instruction aimed at boosting student achievement for those struggling academically.

Qualified candidates will have relevant teaching experience, including a Master's Degree and an Instructional II Certificate. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, encompassing medical, dental, and vision insurance, alongside various other benefits.

Qualifications

Master's Degree with 5 years of successful urban teaching experience preferred.
Proven ability to increase student outcomes in early literacy.
Experience with teaching literacy to kindergarten, grade 1, or grade 2.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality literacy instruction to individual students and small groups.
Design and implement interventions targeting specific student needs in early literacy.
Monitor, report, and communicate student progress and performance.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis for instruction

Education

Master's Degree

Pennsylvania Instructional II Certificate

Tools

Educational technologies

Job description

Intervention Specialist (Mathematics Intervention) JobID: 4408

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Intervention Specialist
Date Posted: 6/25/2026
Location: Sheridan Elementary School

Salary Range: $59,493-$81,690

Qualifications

An appropriate valid and current Pennsylvania Instructional II Certificate, preferred, but not required.
Master's Degree with 5 years successful urban teaching experience preferred, but not required.
Experience with teaching literacy in kindergarten, grade 1 and/or grade 2
Evidence of proven ability to increase student outcomes in early literacy
Experience with providing high quality literacy instruction to individual students and small groups
Ability to analyze data to provide instruction to students to bring their skills to grade level
Knowledge and experienced use of educational technologies used to support and advance student progress in literacy
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Satisfactory work record and criminal/child abuse clearances (Act 34, 114, and 151).

Summary

The Early Literacy Intervention Specialist is responsible for Tier II and Tier III literacy instruction to increase student achievement. The Interventionist provides individual or small group instruction to students who are struggling academically. This position is also responsible for monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides high quality literacy instruction to individual students and small groups
Provides high quality phonological awareness and phonics instruction
Assesses, designs, and implements interventions targeting specific student needs in the areas of early literacy
Implements the evidence-based strategies found in the School Improvement Plan
Administers, analyzes, records, and provides feedback on individual student assessments and bi-weekly monitoring
Utilizes a rich array of instructional approaches, resources, and technologies to strengthen literacy instruction.
Collaborates with Special Education facilitators and teachers.
Collaborates with EL facilitators and teachers.
Communicates with teachers, administration, and families regarding student progress
Assists in creating schedules and rosters for paraprofessionals and intervention periods

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