Elementary Academic Intervention Specialist
About this role
Who We Are:
At Harlem Children’s Zone, our mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and unlock new possibilities for our children, families, and communities. As the K-12 charter school within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway, Promise Academy delivers exceptional education alongside holistic support—empowering young minds, inspiring potential, and creating lasting change. By joining, you become part of a transformative movement dedicated to shaping brighter futures and driving extraordinary outcomes for those we serve.
We’re seeking an Academic Intervention Specialist who shares our goal: to get all our scholars to and through college.
Who You Are:
The Academic Intervention Specialist has experience working in a K–5 environment and using data to support targeted small groups of students to close gaps in math and language arts. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of achieving high growth in content knowledge for math and ELA, implementing differentiation and scaffolding strategies, and making decisions based on data. The Specialist will execute data-driven strategies that support high growth for students in need of academic intervention.
What You’ll Do:
• Utilizing research-based strategies and resources, deliver direct instruction to scholars - individually or in small groups - through a combination of push-in and pull-out models. • Analyze data to identify scholar needs and evaluate the effectiveness of academic support tiers, using assessment data for strategy, instruction, and accountability. • Set scholar goals and instructional outcomes, based on specific scholar assessments in ELA and math. • Track scholar progress through various assessments and data collection methods, adjusting interventions as needed. • Support in conducting assessments. Work with teachers and other staff to pinpoint scholars who are falling behind academically. • Work with classroom teachers, MTSS Team, and school leaders to facilitate the coordination of the intervention programming. • Communicate regularly with teachers, parents, and other school staff to ensure a coordinated approach to scholar support.
Schedule:
• Monday – Friday • 10-month school year with optional summer opportunities for additional pay • Master’s degree in education or a related field • Valid NYS Teaching Certification (upper elementary or special education/literacy, all grades) • At least two years of experience teaching in an urban school setting • Experience with progress monitoring
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!