Academic Intervention Specialist (Title I)

Are you seeking an opportunity to impact students’ lives positively? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Options For Youth (OFY) is the place for you! OFY is looking for individuals who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivated, and inspiring. Who We Are: Options for Youth (OFY) is a network of free, non-profit public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFY saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For over 35 years, OFY has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFY believes in fostering the student’s vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to the development of a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, then you are the educator that we’re looking for. We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone passionate about education and excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.ofy.org. Pay Range: $29.71 - $35.43 - Hourly – Depending on Experience Job is: Certificated Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, 35 hours/week Location(s): This position may support the Encino, Arleta, and Simi Valley school sites in addition to the Northridge school site. The main focus of the Academic Intervention Specialist is to provide data-driven, outcome-oriented instruction and evidence-based interventions to students. The goal is to ensure students have access to high-quality instruction, as well as, support them in their academic progress and educational goals. The Academic Intervention Specialist will be accessible for direct instruction to students for a duration of the day. This position, supported by Title 1 funding, is dedicated to assisting students who are at the highest risk of falling behind their peers in completing core coursework. As a supplemental support position, its funding is derived from federal sources; therefore, the continuation of employment is contingent upon the availability of federal funds. The primary goal of this position is to ensure that students receive quality instruction, make academic progress, and reach their academic goals. Our ideal candidate will: Prepares focused interventions for students’ academic success. Instruct students in multiple subjects, using various teaching methods, audiovisual aids, and other materials. Prepares an outline for the course of study, following the curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school. Collaborates with teacher(s) to seek alternative interventions to motivate and prevent students from dropping out. Counsels students in adjustment and academic problems. Collaborates with parents, students, and teachers to improve attendance. Participates in various community groups or functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops. Meets with students and parents to discuss student progress and problems. Performs other administrative functions and duties as assigned. We’ll need you to have the following requirements: BS/BA degree required. Valid 30-Day Substitute Permit required. Demonstrates knowledge of scientifically based mathematics instruction specifically related to middle and high school grade students. Ability to organize a variety of tasks locally and in different geographic areas. Ability to handle daily classroom instruction. Company Benefits and Perks: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff, including accrued wellness hours, holiday pay, medical, vision, and dental coverage, incentives, and an employer-matched retirement plan. Staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, China, Cuba, and Ireland, as well as in-country trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a farm in Northern California. We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make our school and our students successful. OFY is a free non-profit public charter school serving students grades 7-12 who have fallen behind in school, are looking to get ahead and graduate early, or merely desire a non-traditional learning environment. OFY’s founders, John and Joan Hall, started the program in 1987 to provide at-risk and underserved students an alternative to traditional learning methods. OFY’s blended learning model allows students, teachers, and families the freedom to design an individualized learning plan for each student based on his or her strengths, weaknesses, college and career goals, and schedule outside of school. OFY’s program places great emphasis on the student-teacher relationship, a critical component to the development of students’ personal, emotional, and academic well-being.

Salary : $30 - $35