Reading​/ELA Interventionist

About MCSCS

Middlesex County STEM Charter School (MCSCS) is a public school serving grades Kindergarten through 8th grades and open to all students who reside in the City of Perth Amboy. The school is free to all students and families and is a replication of the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, a recipient of the 2016 Blue‑Ribbon Award and other prestigious awards.

The mission of the Middlesex County STEM Charter School is to provide rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math curricula in a diverse and nurturing environment to spark students’ interest at an early age in STEM careers. Our mission is delivered through a meticulously engineered educational ecosystem, where we intentionally nurture our students’ intellectual, social, and emotional growth, as set forth in our comprehensive vision statement.

• Supporting literacy development by providing targeted interventions to students struggling with reading.
• Observe students in their natural learning environments to gain insights into their behaviors, interests, and specific needs.
• Conducting assessments to evaluate students’ academic and reading skills, identifying areas for improvement.
• Designing individualized lesson plans tailored to each student’s unique needs, promoting their literacy growth.
• Providing one‑on‑one tutoring to students requiring additional support with reading and academic tasks.
• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to regularly communicate student progress, strategies, and goals.
• Utilizing evidence‑based strategies such as phonics instruction and an understanding of language structure to improve reading comprehension.
• Facilitate group reading instruction for students with similar reading challenges, fostering peer learning.
• Offer enrichment or remedial activities focusing on key reading skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension strategies.
• Developing targeted intervention plans using a variety of instructional methods and materials to enhance students’ reading abilities.
• Engage in continuous professional development to stay informed on the latest educational best practices and advancements in Language Arts education.

• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality.
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Follows professional ethics in all work‑related activities.

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Facilitates home‑school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication.
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

• Proven communication and instructional strategies.
• Classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification.
• NJ Criminal History clearance.
• Work authorization in the U.S.
• Tuberculosis Test.
• Experience is a plus.

• A tenure track position.
• NJ state teachers’ pension plan (TPAF) enrollment.
• Tuition reimbursement assistance.
• Opportunities for extra stipends.

Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more.

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday.

Work Location:

In person.

Job Types: Full-time, 10‑Month Contract.

Salary Starting: $65,000.00 per year.