Middle School Academic Support Teacher

Westchester Country Day School; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Country Day School seeks a Reading/Intervention Specialist to provide targeted reading and math interventions for students in grades 5–8. You will use evidence-based practices and assess progress to guide instruction, collaborating with teachers and families to support diverse learners.

The role focuses on developing individualized plans, monitoring growth, and staying current with research-based intervention strategies and accommodations to promote student success.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions in reading and math.
• Knowledge of progress monitoring and data-driven instructional decisions.
• Ability to develop and implement accommodations for students with learning differences.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Reading interventions

Mathematics interventions

Assessment data analysis

Progress monitoring

Collaboration with teachers

Education

4 Year Degree

Special Education certification

Reading Specialist certification

Job description

Details

Posted: 27-May-26

Location: High Point, North Carolina

Type: Full Time

Categories

Reading

Special Needs

Preferred Education

4 Year Degree

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.

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.

Questions may be directed to Penny Rowe at [e-mail].

About Westchester Country Day School

Westchester Country Day School is a college preparatory school teaching and guiding students in grades PK-12 to strive for excellence in moral and ethical conduct, academics, the arts, and athletics. The environment is one of mutual respect, and nurturing from students, teachers, faculty, and parents focused on a common vision of defining excellence.Westchester provides a safe, supportive and professional work environment for teaching and non-teaching employees. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive community with a strong sense of belonging for students, faculty and families and to celebrating diversity within our school community.Westchester serves communities throughout the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, including Archdale, Colfax, Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Kernersville, Lexington, Thomasville, Trinity, Wallburg and Winston-Salem.