Academic Intervention Teacher​/English Language Arts

Academic Intervention Teacher/English Language Arts

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Job : 5874526

Final date to receive applications: Aug 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The ideal candidate will have proven record of success implementing English intervention strategies.

JOB GOAL:
To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development
as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens.

• 1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
• 2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
• 3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• 4. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.
• 5. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers’ contract.
• 6. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• 7. Strives by instruction and action to implement the district’s philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.
• 8. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents as deemed necessary.
• 9. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• 10. Diagnoses the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• 11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 12. Follows the SPS a code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
• 13. Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, and makes written evaluations as required.
• 14. Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.
• 15. Takes an active part in the contractually
  -approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
• 16. Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day.
• 17. Attend established traditional school sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty consistent with the teachers’ contract.
• 18. Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
• 19. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

• 1. Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; and
• 2. Appropriate content (English) and grade level (elementary, middle, or high school) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the appropriate grade level.
• 3. Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license, or
• 4. Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and expected within 5 years.

If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!

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