What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Intervention Specialist 3-6 Grade position at Science Academies of NY?
Description
SANY's Citizenship & Science Academy of Rochester is excited to announce the opening of an Academic Intervention Specialist role for the 2026-2027 academic year. We have a great environment for new teachers and encourage experienced teachers to apply! New York State Certification Required.
As an Academic Intervention Specialist, you will:
- Assist with preparation and instruction - (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies)
- Work closely with small groups of students and provide intervention - Tier 2 and 3 Interventions
- Actively participate in weekly meetings and attend all school-wide events
- Share data collected with stakeholders (classroom teacher, parents)
- Implement classroom policies and procedures
- Lead students to and from specials/lunch
- Effectively manage student behavior
- Follow Response to Intervention (RTI) process (i.e. administering researched based interventions, progress monitoring)
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned
What we can provide
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program and more!
- Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education)
- Professional development opportunities. Coaches and mentors in every building!
- Regular use and integration of technology in our classrooms and throughout our school, including SMARTboards, IPADs, Chromebooks, internet and apps
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Certification Required
- Experience with diverse population of students or in an urban setting a plus
- Prior teaching experience preferred and novice teachers encouraged to apply!
- Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education
Competencies:
- Growth mindset, flexible and ok with change
- Strong speaking skills
- Knowledge of Response to Intervention (RTI)
- Organization skills to maintain student files and records
- Intrinsically motivated
- Compassionate
- Strong conviction that all students can succeed
- The ability to take feedback well and immediately implement
- Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning
Want to learn more about our district? Be sure to check out the following links to get a closer look at our schools, hear from our parents and see what our state and community leaders are saying about SANY.
District Website: www.sany.org
Rochester: https://www.csarochester.org/
Equal Opportunity Employer
Science Academies of New York is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or those who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Salary : $57,000 - $62,500