Academic Interventionist na Lansing School District
Lansing School District · Lansing, Estados Unidos Da América · On-site
- Escritório em Lansing
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
The Academic Intervention Teacher is dedicated to supporting students with the highest academic needs across all grades and subjects. This position focuses on improving student outcomes by providing targeted interventions to ensure academic readiness and success in core content areas. The teacher will collaborate closely with classroom teachers, school staff, and families to develop individualized learning strategies that enhance student performance and support overall school improvement.
Direct Student Support
- Provide intensive, small-group, and one-on-one interventions for students identified as having critical academic needs.
- Focus on core subject areas to improve reading, writing, math, science, and other content-specific skills.
- Implement evidence-based teaching strategies to address individual learning gaps and promote academic success.
- Support students in understanding key concepts, improving study skills, and developing self-confidence in their learning.
Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Assess students’ academic strengths and areas for growth using formal and informal assessment tools.
- Develop individualized learning plans that outline specific goals, progress monitoring, and measurable outcomes.
- Regularly track and report student progress to inform instructional decisions and adapt interventions as needed.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with classroom teachers to align interventions with grade-level curriculum and instructional goals.
- Engage with special education staff, counselors, and administrators to provide comprehensive support for students.
- Maintain open and consistent communication with families regarding student progress, strategies for improvement, and ways to support learning at home.
Instructional Planning & Delivery
- Design and deliver engaging lessons tailored to diverse learning needs and styles.
- Utilize a variety of teaching methods, including differentiated instruction, hands-on activities, and digital tools, to maximize student engagement and learning.
- Incorporate strategies to support students' language development, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Data-Driven Instruction
- Use data from assessments, teacher observations, and student work to refine and adjust intervention strategies.
- Analyze individual and group data to identify trends and inform school-wide improvement strategies.
- Participate in data team meetings to discuss student progress and contribute to school-level intervention planning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Teaching certification and/or experience in K-12 education, with a focus on intervention or special education.
- Demonstrated success in working with high-need students and improving academic outcomes.
- Strong understanding of data analysis and its application in intervention planning.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt instruction to meet the unique needs of diverse learners.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.
- Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.
- May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties.
- Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students.
- Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication.
- Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Years of equivalent experience will be rewarded for individuals with teacher certification.
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At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).
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