Student Intervention Specialist—Academic Support

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

Job summary

Kentwood Public Schools is seeking an Academic Interventionist to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer skills across small groups and individuals. You will support instruction and assist with assessments and materials, ensuring inclusion for students with diverse needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, daily attendance, and adherence to safety and classroom procedures while engaging families and maintaining student records.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 90 college credits.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Michigan teaching certificate preferred.
• Experience with diverse learners.
• Understanding of curriculum development.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce reading, language arts, math, and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Assist with classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Prepare and adapt instructional materials.
• Maintain records documenting student learning.
• Support behavior management to keep class on task.
• Supervise lunch, bus, playground, study hall.
• Accompany students on field trips.
• Assist with parent contact to involve families.
• Support students with special needs and IEPs.
• Participate in IEP process as needed.
• Assist with activities of daily living for students with disabilities.
• Follow safety rules.
• Attend regularly and punctually.

Skills

Instructional support

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Basic math literacy

Education

90 college credits minimum

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Michigan teaching certificate preferred

Experience with diverse learners

Curriculum development understanding

Positive relationships with staff and students

Tools

Word

Excel

General software skills

Job description

Kentwood Public Schools is seeking an Academic Interventionist to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer skills across small groups and individuals. You will support instruction and assist with assessments and materials, ensuring inclusion for students with diverse needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, daily attendance, and adherence to safety and classroom procedures while engaging families and maintaining student records.