Our Academic Interventionists impact students’ lives by:
- Assessing students throughout the school and identifying students at risk
- Developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students
- Providing small group and individual instruction based on assessment data
- Implementing academic interventions using research-based methodology in reading and math
- Communicating with school personnel and parents regarding reading and/or math level and progress
- Documenting interventions and progress of each child to share in team and RTI meetings
- Quickly implementing feedback and goal-setting into daily practice
- Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events
- Maintaining a classroom culture conducive to student achievement
- Embodying, advocating, and operationalizing the mission, vision, and direction of the school
- Taking on other tasks as needed
What We Offer:
- Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role may be on the Lead Scale or the Associate Scale (depending on the applicant's experience and qualifications). It may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside of your regular duties, or longevity with CCS.
- Click here for more information about our award-winning benefits package, which includes fully paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.
Apply now if you:
- Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
- Believe in the unlimited potential of each child
- Have an outstanding record of leading academic achievement
- Inspire your students and colleagues
- Have a BA or BS Degree
- Possess Louisiana Teacher Certification in Special Education (or equivalent certification in another state) or be willing to obtain one
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- This is an in-person role
About Crescent City Schools
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.
At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (BA or BS)
- Louisiana Teacher Certification in Special Education or equivalent certification in another state, or willingness to obtain one
- Proven record of leading academic achievement
- Experience implementing research-based reading and math interventions
- Ability to assess students, develop/modify instructional plans, and provide small-group and individual instruction based on assessment data
- Ability to document interventions and progress and participate in RTI/team meetings
- Strong communication skills with school personnel and parents
- Maintain a classroom culture conducive to student achievement and implement feedback and goal-setting
- In-person work at school sites and ability to perform physical tasks (sit, stand, walk, lift up to 10 pounds)
What We Do
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college.
