Student Success Interventionist (Reading & Math)

Kentwood Public Schools; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Kentwood Public Schools in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an Academic Interventionist to reinforce reading, language arts, math and related skills across small groups and individuals. This 38-week role partners with teachers to implement targeted programs and maintain accurate records.

The position emphasizes inclusive education, collaboration, and student safety, with responsibilities across instructional support and non-instructional supervision. Experience with diverse learners is valued.

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.
• Understanding of curriculum development processes.
• Able to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, students, and administration.
• Ability to support general education instructional staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists in classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assist with classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills.
• Assist with record-keeping to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions and maintain safety.
• Supervise non-instructional areas (lunch, bus, playground, study hall, etc.).
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assist teacher with parent contact to foster involvement.
• Assist students with special needs to maximize inclusion.
• Participate in IEP process as needed and support evaluation teams.
• Assist students with activities of daily living as required.
• Follow safety rules and adapt to student needs.
• Attend regularly and punctually.

Skills

Instruction following

Diversity-friendly environment

Basic arithmetic

PC literacy (Word, Excel)

Confidentiality

Student relationships

Team collaboration

Reporting to supervisor

Education

90 college credits

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Michigan teacher’s certificate preferred

Experience with diverse learners

Curriculum development understanding

Staff relations

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Kentwood Public Schools in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an Academic Interventionist to reinforce reading, language arts, math and related skills across small groups and individuals. This 38-week role partners with teachers to implement targeted programs and maintain accurate records.

The position emphasizes inclusive education, collaboration, and student safety, with responsibilities across instructional support and non-instructional supervision. Experience with diverse learners is valued.