Middle School Academic Interventionist
Charleston, SC - USA
Job Summary
Who We Are
Meeting Street Schools is a groundbreaking network of four South Carolina schools with a mission of empowering children with the excellent life-changing education they deserve. We were founded in 2008 to give hard-working students the opportunity to receive an education that will transform their lives. We are ambitious in our commitment to families and we expect the same in return. We value exceptional teaching life-changing student achievement innovation and a growth mindset and gratitude and responsibility.
Who Were Looking For
We exist to change the status quo in education and we seek individuals who strongly align with our mission. We look for those who refuse to compromise and see education as the gateway to opportunity. We hold high expectations for ourselves and our students. Our team strives to meet a bar of excellence and we constantly challenge ourselves to get better and evolve our approach. High performers and leaders are encouraged to apply.
The Role
Academic Interventionists at Meeting Street Schools are strong teachers who deliver targeted purposeful differentiated instruction to students who need support with accessing grade-level materials. Support for students will range across grade levels and content areas. Student achievement will be measured through progress monitoring against grade-level standards; thus academic interventionist success will be measured by student achievement. By providing individualized academic support Interventionists play a pivotal role in ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Responsibilities
Applies deep content and pedagogical knowledge to move students closer to grade-level proficiency
Creates engaging rigorous lesson plans
Implements robust outcome-based intervention plans that sequence and scaffold learning to maximize student access to grade-level standards
Leverages the collective understandings of the multidisciplinary/MTSS team to increase student outcomes
Uses data from student work assessments and observations to refine interventions and support
Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Skills and Characteristics
A commitment to the mission and core values of Meeting Street Schools and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeed
A deep love of content with an achievement and outcomes orientation
Strong instructional and classroom management skills
High level of personal organization and planning
Desire to master content and enthusiasm for subject matter
Ability to inspire motivate and engage children
Educational Background and Work Experience
A bachelors degree is required.
South Carolina Special Education Certification is preferred
A minimum of two years of homeroom teaching experience
Strong instructional skills demonstrated through proven academic outcomes as a classroom teacher
Experience and/or certification in Orton-Gillingham instructional methods is preferred
Compensation and Benefits:
The starting salary for the Middle School Academic Interventionist is $69000 and is commensurate with experience. Additionally Meeting Street Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
Health Dental Vision and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Employee Family Wellness
Tax-Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
For current Meeting Street Schools employees: This position is eligiblefor an employee referral bonus. For more information please contactor refer to your employee handbook.
Meeting Street Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and are not based on race color sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) citizenship status national origin ancestry gender identity or expression sexual orientation age religion creed physical or mental disability marital status veteran status uniformed service political affiliation genetic information or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law.