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Academic Interventionist

Lansing School District· Lansing School District
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Lansing, MI$50.3k - $95kLSEA Salaried (35 hours/week - 40 weeks/year)Posted 10mo ago

About the role

Academic Intervention Teacher focused on providing targeted interventions to support students with the highest academic needs across grades and subjects, collaborating with classroom teachers, staff, and families to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide intensive, small-group, and one-on-one interventions for students identified as having critical academic needs.
  • Focus on core subject areas to improve reading, writing, math, science, and other content-specific skills.
  • Implement evidence-based teaching strategies to address individual learning gaps and promote academic success.
  • Support students in understanding key concepts, improving study skills, and developing self-confidence in their learning.
  • Assess students’ academic strengths and areas for growth using formal and informal assessment tools.
  • Develop individualized learning plans with goals, progress monitoring, and measurable outcomes.
  • Regularly track and report student progress to inform instructional decisions and adapt interventions as needed.
  • Work closely with classroom teachers to align interventions with grade-level curriculum and instructional goals.
  • Engage with special education staff, counselors, and administrators to provide comprehensive support.
  • Maintain open and consistent communication with families regarding student progress and strategies for improvement.
  • Design and deliver engaging lessons tailored to diverse learning needs and styles.
  • Utilize differentiated instruction, hands-on activities, and digital tools to maximize engagement.
  • Incorporate strategies to support language development, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Use data from assessments, observations, and student work to refine and adjust intervention strategies.
  • Analyze data to identify trends and inform school-wide intervention planning.
  • Participate in data team meetings to discuss student progress and contribute to school-level intervention planning.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Teaching certification and/or experience in K-12 education, with a focus on intervention or special education.
  • Demonstrated success in working with high-need students and improving academic outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of data analysis and its application in intervention planning.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to adapt instruction to meet the unique needs of diverse learners.

Skills

Required:Differentiated instructionData-driven instructionAssessment and progress monitoring
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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