Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seeks an Academic Intervention Specialist!

The Academic Intervention Specialist will bring a passion for the goal of HCZ Promise Academy: to get all our scholars to and through college. The ideal candidate cares deeply about children, respects the culture of Harlem’s residents, and is eager to make an impact in our community and beyond.

For more information, check out Want to Work at Promise Academy? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 

Reports to: MTSS Director 

Requirements

Who you are:

• A dedication and commitment to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of teaching experience required
• 2 – 5 years of teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred
• New York State teaching certification required, in SWD preferred

What you’ll do:

• Deliver direct instruction to scholars, either individually or in small groups, using research-based strategies and resources.
• Analyze data to identify scholar needs and evaluate the effectiveness of academic support tiers, using assessment data for strategy, instruction, and accountability.
• Set scholar  goals and instructional outcomes, based on specific scholar assessments in reading and math. 
• Track scholar progress through various assessments and data collection methods, making adjustments to interventions as needed.
• Support in conducting assessments. Work with teachers and other staff to pinpoint scholars who are falling behind academically.
• Work with classroom teachers, MTSS Team,  and school leaders to facilitate the coordination of the intervention programming.
• Communicate regularly with teachers, parents, and other school staff to ensure a coordinated approach to scholar support.
• Other Considerations -  Will be expected to provide supplemental instruction to scholars needing to meet academic proficiency during extending learning opportunities (Academic Hour/Saturday Academy).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We’re passionate about hiring outstanding Academic Intervention Specialists who are dedicated to helping our scholars thrive. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package because we believe our teachers deserve it!

Our exceptional benefits include:

• Performance-based bonuses
• No-cost health insurance
• Up to $30,000 student loan forgiveness
• Paid time off 
• Employee referral bonus 
• Career advancement
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks

In addition, we provide our teachers with the resources they need to be successful. Teachers receive a personal laptop, Smartboards, and tablets; bi-weekly professional development; and the support of a team of academic coaches, deans, guidance counselors, and social workers who are committed to ensuring the success of all our scholars.

The Academic Intervention Specialist salary ranges from $71,268 - $145,714. Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the United States.

Harlem Children's Zone does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Must be accessible for emergencies that require support after work hours and on the weekends.