Reading Interventionist

Why U Prep?

Parents select U Prep Schools when seeking an exceptional educational experience for their youth. Understanding that learning transforms lives, our community values our commitment to culturally sustaining practices that foster critical thinking and self-directed growth. We prioritize supporting scholars academically, socially, and emotionally to ensure they excel in higher education and professional fields where diverse voices are needed. Our alumni thrive as leaders within the community, with many returning to teach in our classrooms or enroll their own children at U Prep.

As one of Detroit's most established school networks, U Prep operates 10 modern facilities providing robust educational resources to nearly 5,000 scholars across K-12. Our three distinct districts include University Prep Art & Design, University Prep Science and Math, and University Preparatory Academy. At U Prep, our scholars participate in a variety of pathways that provide unique learning experiences that prepares them for the real world.

What will your role be?

As an interventionist, you will be responsible for supporting student achievement by providing individual or small group instruction to students who are in need of additional support. Interventionists are responsible for providing consistent, intensive and targeted supplementary instruction to identified students while monitoring, reporting and communicating progress and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Actively participate in professional development opportunities and implements best practices acquired that focuses on instruction and high student achievement

Provide instruction that is culturally responsive and culturally sustaining

Build relationships with students to create a positive, structured learning environment where students feel safe, supported and empowered to grow

Actively engage parents in the learning process and works collaboratively with families

Use data to refine lesson plans and inform instructional practices

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in content area
• Valid Michigan teaching certification with endorsement in content preferred
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis

How do we support you?

Our education teams are critical to our ability to serve our scholars well. You'll be supported in a variety of ways:

• Working in well-resourced and designed buildings that promote the physical and emotional safety necessary for learning.
• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package, including retirement plan with a generous match.
• Paid personal and sick time along with district wide wellness days.
• Provided time and programs for professional development.
• Given opportunities to collaborate with your peers and receive guidance from a mentor.
• Supported by an engaged leadership and administrative team.
• Working with team members who take great pride in their work and schools.
• Partnering with highly engaged families who prioritize education and learning.

Are you in or out?

We believe a U Prep education sets scholars on a path to a future full of possibilities. That school are more than just a building. That providing culturally responsive learning environments allow all children to thrive. If you are a thinker, doer, and believer in the power of education to shape and build lives we should talk. Let's connect!

U Prep Schools is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, genetics, marital status, height, weight, age, disability or other legally protected status.