Math & Reading Interventionist

AmeriSchools Academy; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriSchools Academy in Tucson is seeking an Interventionist to support students in kindergarten through 8th grade with reading and math intervention. The role involves one-on-one and small group instruction, collaboration with classroom teachers, and planning lessons aligned to state standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of teaching experience in intervention, be proficient in using data to guide instruction, and communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience in reading and math intervention.
• Experience delivering research-based intervention strategies for struggling students.
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs at times.
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Supports primary teachers in identifying students needing reading or math intervention.
• Provides one-on-one and small group instruction.
• Uses data to drive instructional decisions daily.
• Develops and implements lesson plans aligned to state standards.
• Communicates effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Collaborates with administration to support classroom teachers.

Skills

Reading intervention

Math intervention

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with teachers

Job description

We are seeking a Interventionist to join AmeriSchools at our Tucson campus. If you're a dedicated, results-driven teacher who wants to work for a growing charter school, receive full-year pay, participate in the Arizona state retirement system, and receive educational assistance, then join our team!

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supports primary teachers in the appropriate identification of students in kindergarten through grade 8 needing reading or math intervention.
• Provides one-on-one and small group reading instruction to students needing reading or math intervention.
• Works with classroom teachers for intervention support, as needed.
• Plans and uses appropriate, research-based instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of identified students in reading and math.
• Uses assessment data to drive instructional decisions daily.
• Develops and implements lesson plans and small group activities, consistent with State standards and current research methodology.
• Provides students with specific evaluative feedback.
• Communicates effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Organizes the educational setting effectively, including non-instructional aspects of the classroom.
• Assists teachers with assessment of students to identify primary grade students academically at risk in reading or math.
• Communicates with school personnel regarding student assessment levels and rate of progress, when necessary.
• Serves as a resource to classroom teachers to ensure that the specialized needs of students are met.
• Demonstrates responsibilities including, but not limited to: parent communication, data collection, attendance at meetings, and enforcement of discipline standards.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Collaborates with administration to create professional development to support classroom teachers.
• Supports and follows school regulations and Board policies.
• Performs other duties as requested or needed.
• Maintains effective relationships with community, administration, and students.
• Perform other tasks or assume other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience in the area of reading and math intervention.
• Effective strategies to teach reading and math skills and comprehension strategies to struggling primary grade students.
• Instructional needs of English learners.
• Planning, designing and implementing effective, research-based differentiated intervention lessons in academic content areas.
• The use of technology in the delivery of curriculum and in the management of student data and assessment.
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs at times.
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

AmeriSchools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.