Part-Time Academic Interventionist

Kentwood-Public-Schools; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentwood Public Schools is seeking an Academic Interventionist at East Kentwood High School to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics and computer skills. You will work with students in small groups or one-on-one, assist teachers with assessments and classroom preparations, and support inclusive education in a fast-paced school setting.

The role requires reliable attendance, ability to follow instructions, and effective communication with staff and families.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 90 college credits from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid Michigan teacher’s certificate preferred.
• Experience working with students with diverse learning needs.
• An understanding of curriculum development processes.
• Able to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, students, and administration.
• Able to support general education instructional staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Regular,reliableand punctual attendance

Skills

Instruction following

Diversity awareness

Arithmetic operations

PC software (Word, Excel)

Confidentiality

Student relationships

Team collaboration

Reporting abilities

Communication skills

Education

90 college credits

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Michigan teaching certificate preferred

Experience with diverse learners

Curriculum development understanding

Positive relationships with staff/students

Support general education staff

Job description

Kentwood Public Schools is seeking an Academic Interventionist at East Kentwood High School to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics and computer skills. You will work with students in small groups or one-on-one, assist teachers with assessments and classroom preparations, and support inclusive education in a fast-paced school setting.

The role requires reliable attendance, ability to follow instructions, and effective communication with staff and families.