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Job Summary

The Academic Interventionist is responsible for advancing Herron Preparatory Academy’s mission and embodying our core values by ensuring all scholars access quality classical education that leads to systematic academic achievement and strong character development. The person in this role does this by planning and providing targeted, direct instruction to selected students on a daily to weekly basis that results in scholars’ rapid progress toward, and ultimate attainment of, mastery of grade-level academic standards. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

Collaborates with an Academic Coach to create intervention schedules

Supports Instructional Assistants on the intervention team

Works with individual students or small groups for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing targeted learning concepts in math or ELA

Assists students with achieving their academic goals and grade-level standards

Monitors students' goals and tracks students' progress through the use of data systems and progress monitoring tools

May be asked to attend regular scheduled MTSS meetings and provide updates with students' progress, manage students’ goals, and provide recommendations for suggested research-based interventions

Implements instructional programs to assist the teacher in improving students’ academic success through a defined course of study

Internalizes lesson plans from intervention curricula for small groups that align to specific group goals and individual learning outcomes

Implements behavior and procedural expectations for small groups that aligns to school-wide expectations, core values, mission, and vision

Assists with administering statewide and school diagnostic testing

Values and utilizes feedback from an assigned coach and/or supervisor to inform instruction

Helps supervise students during morning, lunch, requested transitions, and dismissals

Collaborates with grade-level teachers and other teams to provide modifications for students’ work and address students’ individual learning needs

Participates in staff development training and/or coaching to improve job performance

Works to establish professional and collaborative relationships with teachers

As requested, assists with classroom coverage

As requested, attends evening events that include but may not be limited to Parent Orientation, Meet the Teacher Night, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Open Houses

As requested, assists with the recruiting and hiring of new teachers

Participates in special events, as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid IN Teacher License

2+ years of experience

Possess strong understanding of child development, pedagogy, and content

Demonstrated track record of student performance in the classroom

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of experience

Training or experience in classical education 

Experience with teaching using the school curriculum aligned to the role

EL certification or endorsement

Personal & Professional Responsibilities

Nurture a positive relationship with colleagues

Demonstrate respect for colleagues

Support network and school decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives, work as a team player

Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner

Diversity & Inclusion – Embracing a Culture of Respect

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Herron Classical Schools’ mission and are embedded in its Core Values. By building a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas, ICS believes that a highly intentional diversity enriches our community. ICS is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are embraced, respected, and valued.

HCS Equity Statement

Herron Classical Schools, through action and in partnership with families and community, will uphold the values, policies, and practices that promote cultural competence.  We are committed to eliminating biased institutional structures, hiring practices, and practices that affect student learning and achievement. We will embrace and empower students and staff in their individual identities to establish and sustain human dignity, justice, equitable treatment, and inclusiveness in the classroom and workplace. Link to full Equity Statement 

Herron Classical Schools Non-discrimination Statement

Herron Classical Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law in the administration of its educational policies, behavior policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, food service, hiring practices, and athletic or other school-administered programs.

Herron Classical Schools Non-discrimination Statement

Herron Classical Schools abides by the Indiana Civil Rights Laws (I.C. 22-9-1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USCS § 12101,et.seq.). Complaints regarding acts of sexual discrimination or harassment in violation of Title IX  requirements should be filed with Herron Classical Schools Title IX Coordinator, Karen Lalioff, by email klalioff@indianapolisclassicalschools.org, by phone at 317-231-0010 x1113, or by filling out a Report of Harassment form available from Student Services or any school administrator. Inquiries regarding compliance by Herron Classical Schools with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Herron High School, 110 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 111 North Canal Street, Suite 1053, Chicago, IL 60606-7204