Academic Interventionist - Title ; Math & Science

Alexandria City Pub Sch Dist John Adams Elementary School
- Alexandria, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5955738
Final date to receive applications: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description:

The Math and Science Academic Interventionist delivers targeted instruction to strengthen core STEM competencies across elementary grade levels. In this dual-focused role, you will provide foundational Math Intervention for Kindergarten through 5th Grade and Science Instruction (Remediation & Enrichment) for 4th and 5th Grade.

This person will participate in division-level professional development in order to learn expectations for the purpose of alignment of division initiatives. Additionally, the Interventionist will learn and implement the most effective research-based pedagogical and content strategies. The ideal candidate leverages student data to diagnose skill gaps, creates engaging hands‑on experiences, leads school wide family science initiatives, and collaborates with classroom teachers to accelerate student achievement.

This is an 10-month, 195 day Licensed position, reporting to the School Principal.

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Mathematics, Science, or a related field, A Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification/License: A Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional, Collegiate, or Post Graduate License, with an endorsement in Elementary Education
  
  PreK-5.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of teaching or intervention experience in elementary education (K–5 experience preferred).
  • Knowledge of effective instructional practices in education for diverse learners, across races and ethnicities, including English Learners, students with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged students.
  • Knowledge of, and commitment to, implementing the Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) or similar systems of student support.
  • Knowledge and experience administering diagnostic and progress monitoring assessments to target specific skills and concepts.
  • Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with others.
  • Experience with research‑proven interventions focused specifically on individual student needs.
  • Experience with progress monitoring, data analysis, and documentation of student progress in order to inform instruction.
  • Ability to reflect on instruction and student progress in order to plan for instructional adjustment.
  • Experience organizing school wide events such as science fairs or STEM nights is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of early and upper‑elementary math progressions (K–5), expertise in upper‑elementary science standards (4th–5th), and familiarity with MTSS/RTI frameworks.

• Deliver targeted, research‑based math interventions in small group or push‑in settings for students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade.
• Build foundational numeracy, place value, and problem‑solving skills tailored to developmental levels from early childhood through upper elementary.
• Use diagnostic assessments and progress‑monitoring tools to adjust support plans and track growth over time.

• Design and execute hands‑on, inquiry‑based science lessons specifically for 4th and 5th‑grade students.
• Differentiate instruction to support struggling learners with core concepts while offering high‑interest STEM extension projects for advanced students.
• Incorporate interactive lab experiments, scientific inquiry methods, and real‑world applications into daily teaching.