Academic Interventionist (K-8)

Falk Laboratory School, a coeducational K-8 school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, seeks one full-time Academic Interventionist (K-8) to provide supplemental individual and small-group instruction to children with various learning profiles and challenges, emphasizing support for their educational needs. The primary role of the interventionist is to provide support to students in need of Tier 3 support.  This position will start in August 2024.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Consult frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to academic instruction.

• Implementing progress-monitoring instruments.

• Designing and implementing research and evidence-based Tier 3 interventions, including Wilson or other specialized intervention programs.

• Keeping households informed as to the strengths and progress of the students.

• Collaborating with staff members and parents/guardians to create and implement intervention programs that maximize students’ access to the general education content.

• Attending regular Student Services team meetings and collaborating with other members (learning specialists, counselors, and the Director of Student Services) to determine effective plans for individual students.

• Seeking continuous professional development opportunities to strengthen knowledge base and skill set.

• Monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance.

• Other duties as assigned

Salary range is competitive and commensurate with experience. Falk Laboratory School, a department in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, offers excellent benefits. Please direct any questions to the search committee chair, Ms. Samantha Schmitt, at sautley@pitt.edu. The review of applications will begin in the Spring of 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a diverse workplace with your ideas and experience.

• Strong knowledge of culturally responsive practices.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective organization and time-management skills

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education required, Master’s degree or work towards a degree preferred.

• Current PA state certification (or similar) is required; certification in the field of special education is preferred.

• Several years of satisfactory teaching experience in a school environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Effective organization and time-management skills

Materials can be uploaded to join.pitt.edu. For full consideration, please submit: 

1.     Letter of application

2.     A Resume

3.     An educational philosophy statement

4.     Three letters of recommendation

5.     Official transcripts

6.     PA instructional certificate or equivalent

 The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Offer of employment is contingent on the candidate satisfactorily obtaining and passing the following before commencement of appointment: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check.  If hired, candidates must also submit proof of a negative TB test before their first day of work.  Also, as Act 168 of 2014 requires, the candidate must satisfy the requirements on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form.