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ELA Interventionist
Location: College Achieve Central Charter School/ Plainfield, NJ
Organization: College Achieve Public Schools
Position Overview
College Achieve Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and student-centered ELA Interventionist for a middle school to provide targeted support for students who need additional instruction in reading. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in reading development and intervention, and a passion for helping students build foundational literacy skills. This role is critical to ensuring that every scholar has the tools to succeed academically and thrive in a rigorous college-preparatory environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Observe and assess students in various instructional settings to evaluate reading abilities and instructional needs
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and analyze data to inform instruction and intervention strategies
- Design and implement individualized and small group intervention plans to support reading comprehension, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary
- Use evidence-based instructional strategies aligned with the Science of Reading and other best practices
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, and administrators to align interventions with classroom instruction and goals
- Communicate student progress regularly with teachers, families, and administrators
- Provide one-on-one tutoring and small-group instruction as needed
- Facilitate group lessons for students with similar instructional needs
- Create engaging learning activities and materials tailored to diverse learners
- Support classroom instruction by modeling effective literacy strategies and coaching staff as needed
- Maintain accurate student records and progress monitoring documentation
- Participate in all professional development sessions and contribute to a collaborative school culture
- Perform additional duties as assigned by school leadership
Required Qualifications
- Valid New Jersey K–6 Certification
- Reading Specialist/Reading Certification preferred
- Minimum of three years of job-related experience, such as classroom teaching or reading intervention
- Demonstrated knowledge of reading assessment tools and intervention programs
- Familiarity with structured literacy practices and differentiated instruction
- Must pass a criminal history background check and meet all state employment requirements
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $60,000–$80,000, based on experience
- Signing and Retention bonus available
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- NJ State Retirement Plan (Pension)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Professional development assistance & access to a lesson plan repository
- Staff referral program
- Extended time off during Thanksgiving and winter breaks
Evaluation
ELA Interventionists are evaluated annually based on student outcomes, instructional effectiveness, collaboration, and alignment with school and state literacy goals.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong knowledge of literacy development and intervention strategies
- Skilled in assessment and data-driven instruction
- Effective communicator and collaborative team member
- Organized, reflective, and committed to student success
- Passionate about equity, access, and helping struggling readers reach grade-level proficiency
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000