Intervention & ESL Teaching K-8

Are you passionate about helping students build confidence, develop strong academic habits, and reach their full potential? Performance Academies is seeking a motivated, organized, and student-centered individual for a unique opportunity combining academic intervention, student organization, and English language development
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This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across two important areas of student support: helping K–8 students strengthen their work completion and organizational skills while supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) as they develop English proficiency through reading.

The ideal candidate is a team-minded individual who enjoys building relationships, developing student independence, and collaborating with teachers and student services staff to support student success.

Part 1:
Academic Support & Work Completion (K–8)

Work with a caseload of up to 10 K–8 students to help them develop the skills and habits necessary for academic success.

Responsibilities include:

• Support students with work completion, assignment tracking, and academic accountability.

• Teach organizational strategies, including maintaining planners, organizing materials, tracking assignments, and managing deadlines.

• Conduct weekly grade checks for students on the assigned caseload.

• Monitor missing assignments, academic progress, and outstanding work.

• Help students develop time-management, self-advocacy, and independent learning skills.

• Communicate with classroom teachers to identify concerns and coordinate student support.

• Encourage students to take ownership of their academic progress and celebrate their growth.

Part 2: ESL Reading Tutor & English Language Development

Provide reading-based English language development support to a group of up to 25 students participating in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide targeted reading support to English Language Learners.

• Build English vocabulary, reading comprehension, fluency, and language skills through structured reading activities.

• Help students develop confidence in reading, speaking, listening, and understanding English.

• Use engaging, age-appropriate texts and activities to support language development.

• Collaborate with ESL teachers and classroom staff to reinforce instructional goals.

• Monitor student participation and growth and share relevant progress information with the appropriate team members.

• Create a welcoming, encouraging environment that respects students' diverse language backgrounds and learning needs.

Option 1:
Licensed Intervention Specialist

• Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist license appropriate for the assignment.

• Strong understanding of academic interventions, student organization, and individualized student support.

• Passion for helping students develop independence and achieve academic success.

Option 2:
Bachelor's Degree & Substitute License

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Valid Ohio substitute teaching license.

• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship‑building skills.

• Willingness to learn and implement effective academic and reading support strategies.

Preferred Qualities

• A team‑oriented mindset and a commitment to collaboration.

• Patience, flexibility, and a positive approach to student support.

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.

• Experience working with diverse learners or English Language Learners is a plus.

• A belief that every student can grow with the right support and encouragement.

• $52,000 starting base salary — Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist license.

• $42,000 starting base salary — Bachelor's degree and valid Ohio substitute teaching license.

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