Middle School Academic Support

Westchester Country Day School; New Jersey; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Country Day School in High Point, NC seeks a Middle School Academic Support Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The candidate should hold a Special Education degree or Reading Specialist certification and have experience supporting students with mild learning disabilities, particularly in reading and mathematics intervention.

The role emphasizes evidence-based, multisensory instruction and collaboration with teachers, support staff, and administrators to develop effective

Qualifications

• Degree in Special Education or Reading Specialist certification required.
• Experience supporting students with mild learning disabilities.
• Experience delivering reading and mathematics interventions for grades 5–8.

Responsibilities

• Providing targeted small-group and individualized interventions in reading and mathematics.
• Using formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress.
• Conducting progress monitoring and adjusting instruction as needed.
• Collaborating with teachers, staff, and administrators to plan interventions.
• Partnering with families to review psychoeducational evaluations and support learning needs.
• Maintaining current knowledge of best practices in learning disabilities and intervention strategies.
• Support a student-centered learning environment promoting confidence, achievement and independence for diverse learners.
• Assist with admissions testing.

Skills

Reading intervention

Math intervention

Differentiated instruction

Education

Special Education degree

Reading Specialist certification

Job description

Middle School Academic Support Teacher

Westchester Country Day School - High Point, NC 27265

Westchester Country Day School, a college preparatory PK-12 independent school in High Point, seeks a Middle School Academic Support Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualified candidates should hold a degree in Special Education or Reading Specialist certification and demonstrate experience supporting students with mild learning disabilities, particularly in the areas of reading and mathematics intervention. The ideal candidate will have expertise in delivering research-based, multisensory instruction and implementing best practices for students with reading and math disabilities in grades 5-8.

Responsibilities Include

• Providing targeted small-group and individualized interventions in reading and mathematics using evidence-based instructional practices.
• Utilizing formal and informal assessment measures to collect, analyze, and interpret student performance data to guide instructional decision-making and monitor student growth.
• Conducting ongoing progress monitoring to evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust instruction based on student needs.
• Collaborating closely with classroom teachers, academic support staff, and administrators to develop and implement effective intervention plans and accommodations for students with learning differences.
• Partnering with families and students, as appropriate, to review psychoeducational evaluations, identify learning needs, and support student success.
• Maintaining current knowledge of research, professional development, and best practices related to learning disabilities, differentiated instruction, intervention strategies, and academic support services.
• Supporting a student-centered learning environment that promotes confidence, independence, and academic achievement for diverse learners.
• Assist with admissions testing.