Interventionist

About the role

Over 80% of students at EQA schools enter reading and doing math below grade level. Thus one of the school’s most important missions is to help students improve their literacy skills. While all teachers support this goal, the Academic Interventionist is a leader of this work.

Responsibilities

• Building genuine and transformational relationships with every student
• Designing and selecting effect, research-based curricula which support adolescent literacy and math development
• Teaching Tier 2, Tier 3, and/or Special Education Interventions in both reading and math
• Organizing and maintaining 504 plans
• Providing small group pull outs, individual tutoring, test prep, Act 833 portfolio development etc
• Collaborating with team to insure all students receive the appropriate supports, accommodations, and modifications
• Insure all students complete initial and progress monitoring literacy and math testing
• Constantly developing your craft

Requirements

• BA or BS required
• Demonstrated record of effectively improving adolescent literacy and skills
• Knowledge of and experience with a variety of literacy and math curricula
• Experience with and commitment to working restoratively with students with emotional and behavior struggles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, open to change, quick-learning, self-directed, and able to manage in a highly dynamic and fast paced environment
• Learning mindset dedicated to effectively and innovatively problem solving and constantly improving
• Comfortable with excel, databases and online communication
• Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being a part of a strong, mission-driven teams
• Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision and growth

Details

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: School is year-round with generous leave schedule.

Location: 1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

Salary: 45K - 55K, depending upon experience. Initial salary is set based on years of experience and degrees. Future salary increases and bonuses are based on performance and responsibilities

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and generous 403b retirement plan

Reports to: Special Education Coordinator