Academic Interventionist - ELA Grades K-3

Academic Interventionist - ELA Grades K-3 JobID: 536 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Academic InterventionistDate Posted: 8/31/2026Location: Viola L. Sickles SchoolDate Available: 10/15/2026 Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Additional Information: Show/HideOFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEARVACANCYAcademic Interventionist - ELA Grades K-3 The above tenure position is available for the 2026-2027 school year starting on or before October 15, 2026.Qualifications:NJ Elementary Teaching Certificate requiredNJ Reading Specialist preferredFamiliar with administering Universal Screeners and interpreting dataMinimum of 3 years successful teaching experience preferredKnowledge of effective literacy interventions for struggling readersOrton-Gillingham and/or Wilson Level 1 certification preferredProficient in using student data to inform instruction and monitor progressJob Goals:Identify academically at-risk students and provide targeted interventionsDeliver prescriptive, research-based literacy instructionSupport teachers by modeling effective reading strategies and Tier 2 interventionsInstruct small groups of students to address identified academic needsCollaborate with staff to develop and share instructional resourcesProvide high-quality instruction to help students reach grade-level proficiencyPerformance Responsibilities:Assess instructional levels and develop appropriate Tier 1 interventions for classroom implementationAdminister Universal Screener for K-3Identify, implement, and monitor interventions for individual students (Tiers 2 & 3)Collect and report data on intervention effectivenessModel instructional strategies for teachers as neededServe as an academic consultant to staff, parents, and administratorsCollaborate with the Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) committee to design and monitor student action plansParticipate in meetings, conferences, and committees as assignedPerform additional duties within certification as assigned by administrationTerms of employment: 10 month position Salary range: BA Step 1: $55,843 through PHD Step 18: $99,968 annual salary for the 20262027 school year, subject to adjustment based on experience.Benefits: Medical, Dental, prescription, tuition reimbursement per the negotiated collective bargaining agreement. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:Interested applicants should apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/fairhaven/onlineapp/default.aspx for posting 27-007. Sean McNeil, Superintendent of Schools224 Hance RoadFair Haven, NJ 07704Posting Date: 8/31/2026Closing Date: 9/30/2026 or until filledApplitrack ID: 536