Leave Replacement, Academic Intervention Support (AIS) (26 - 27 School Year) - HIL

Leave Replacement, Academic Intervention Support (AIS) Teacher

Elementary Literacy and Math

2026 - 2027 School Year

Hillcrest Elementary School

Leave Replacement, Academic Intervention Support (AIS) Teacher, Elementary Literacy and Math

Position Summary:

Provide daily instruction for students in accordance with Board approved curriculum.

Essential Functions:

Instruction & Intervention:

• Targeted Small-Group Instruction:
  Design and deliver explicit, research-based interventions in early literacy (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) and foundational mathematics (number sense, early operations, and problem-solving) for tier 3 intervention groups.
• Curriculum Integration:
  Align intervention lessons with state learning standards and core classroom curricula to ensure continuity and reinforcement of classroom learning.
• Differentiated Learning:
  Adapt instructional methods, materials, and pace to meet the diverse learning styles, needs, and language profiles of young learners.

Data, Assessment & Progress Monitoring:

• Progress Monitoring:
  Regularly collect, analyze, and document quantitative and qualitative student data to assess progress toward targeted benchmarks.
• Data-Driven Decisions:
  Use diagnostic assessments and progress monitoring tools to adjust instruction, and goal setting dynamically.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Active participation in Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) team meetings to review student data, discuss placement, and refine intervention plans.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Teacher
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with general education teachers regarding student goals, progress, and home strategies to support learning.
• Family Engagement:
  Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student goals, progress, and home strategies to support learning.

Other duties as assigned, and as outlined in the FTEA job description.

Qualifications:

• Appropriate New Jersey Certification required:
  Elementary Certification
• Previous experience in Kindergarten - Second Grade
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compliance with the NJ FIRST Act
• Successful Criminal History Clearance
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual/Multilingual
• Master's degree in education or related field

Terms of Employment:

10 - Month Contract. Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education and any applicable and collective negotiations agreement.

Compensation:

In accordance with the provisions of the BOE/FTEA collective bargaining agreement, the salary range for this position in the 26/27 SY is Step 1 BA/BS ($68,023) - Step 18 PhD/EdD ($99,380). Compensation will be commensurate with experience and education.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and prescription insurance
• Personal and sick days
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid holidays

The information contained in this job description is reviewed and approved by the Board of Education and may be modified as district and state requirements evolve. This job description does not constitute a written employment contract.

Annual Evaluation: Performance is reviewed annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluations for certificated staff.