Who We Are:

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seeks an Academic Intervention Specialist!

The Academic Intervention Specialist will bring a passion for the goal of HCZ Promise Academy: to get all our scholars to and through college. The ideal candidate cares deeply about children, respects the culture of Harlem’s residents, and is eager to make an impact in our community and beyond.

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Who You Are:

The Academic Intervention Specialist is responsible for providing targeted academic support to scholars through direct instruction, progress monitoring, data analysis, and intervention planning. The Academic Intervention Specialist works collaboratively with classroom teachers, the MTSS Team, school leaders, and families to ensure scholars receive the support necessary to achieve academic proficiency.

What You’ll Do:

Scholar Intervention and Support

• Deliver direct instruction to scholars, either individually or in small groups, using research-based strategies and resources.
• Set scholar goals and instructional outcomes based on specific scholar assessments in reading and mathematics.
• Track scholar progress through various assessments and data collection methods, making adjustments to interventions as needed.
• Provide supplemental instruction to scholars needing to meet academic proficiency during extended learning opportunities, including Academic Hour and Saturday Academy.

Assessment and Data Analysis

• Analyze data to identify scholars' needs and evaluate the effectiveness of academic support tiers, using assessment data to inform strategy, instruction, and accountability.
• Support the administration of academic assessments and screenings.
• Monitor scholar progress and use assessment results to adjust interventions and instructional approaches.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work with teachers and other staff to identify scholars who are falling behind academically.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, the MTSS Team, and school leaders to facilitate the coordination of intervention programming.
• Communicate regularly with teachers, parents, and other school staff to ensure a coordinated approach to scholar support.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports To

• MTSS Director

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday
• 10-month school year with optional summer opportunities for additional pay

Requirements

• Dedication and commitment to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience required.
• New York State Teaching Certification required (upper elementary, literacy/special education all grades preferred).
• Strong ability to analyze academic data and implement effective intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Benefits

We’re passionate about hiring outstanding special education teachers who are dedicated to helping our scholars thrive. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package because we believe our teachers deserve it!

Our exceptional benefits include:

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Up to $30,000 Student Loan Forgiveness
• $6,000 sign on bonus after 60 days of employment
• Paid time off 
• Employee referral bonus 
• Career advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

In addition, we provide our teachers with the resources they need to be successful. Teachers receive a personal laptop, Smartboards, and tablets; bi-weekly professional development; and the support of a team of academic coaches, deans, guidance counselors, and social workers who are committed to ensuring the success of all our scholars.

The Academic Intervention Specialist salary ranges from $71,314 - $160,386. Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level.

To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools do not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.