Job Description
Department: Secondary
Title: Secondary Interventionist
Job Summary: The Secondary Interventionist provides targeted, research-based academic support to students in grades 6–12 who are struggling to meet grade-level standards. Working collaboratively with classroom teachers, counselors, and families, the Interventionist develops and implements individualized and small-group intervention plans designed to close learning gaps while nurturing the spiritual and personal growth of each student.
This role requires a deep commitment to serving students with patience, compassion, and a genuine belief that every child, made in God's image, is capable of growth and success.
Lines of Authority: Reports to the Secondary Principals
Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, Special Education, Reading, or a related field.
Required Personal Qualities: - Whole-heartedly agrees with the school’s Statement of Faith and vision to Live for God, Love like Jesus, and Learn for Life
- Consistently demonstrates enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
- Embodies a Christ-like attitude in all aspects of his/her work.
Required Spiritual Development: - Is a baptized believer who is a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ.
- Believes that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living.
- Models Christ-likeness in attitude, speech, and actions toward others.
- Is an active member of a local Christ centered community of faith.
- Reflects the vision of the school, which is to Live for God, Love like Jesus, and Learn for Life.
- Maintains a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste, and that is in agreement with any applicable school policy.
Required Qualifications: - Valid state teaching license or eligibility for licensure.
- Minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching or intervention experience, preferably at the secondary level.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based reading and/or math intervention strategies.
- Proficiency in data analysis and progress monitoring tools.
- Active, professing Christian faith with lifestyle consistent with the school's statement of faith.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with students, families, and colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications: - Advanced degree in Reading Intervention, Learning Disabilities, or related field.
- Training or certification in structured literacy
- Experience with MTSS/RTI frameworks in a school setting.
- Experience in a Christian school environment.
Skills: Teaching Skills:
- Ability to analyze student data and adjust instruction accordingly
- Strong organization, communication, and time management skills
- Patience, flexibility, and the passion for helping students succeed.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Student Centered and encouraging
- Able to work collaboratively with teachers and staff
- Committed to helping every student reach their academic potential
Spiritual and Character Development:
- Faith Integration
- Role Modeling
- Spiritual Guidance
Professional Development:
- Research best practices for student intervention and stay updated on current instructional strategies in education and faith-based pedagogy.
- Commitment to be a lifelong learner
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
Transportation: Reliable transportation.
Physical and Mental Effort: - Teachers should be able to move around a large campus throughout the day and actively supervise students.
- Teaching is both physically and emotionally engaging, as educators invest their mind, heart, and soul in supporting students, guiding them through challenges, and celebrating their successes.
Hours: This is a full-time, self-contained position
Essential Functions Essential functions of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following functions. Other duties may be assigned. - Academic Intervention & Instruction
- Identify students in need of academic intervention through universal screening, teacher referrals, and data analysis.
- Design and implement targeted small-group and individual intervention sessions in reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
- Use evidence-based intervention programs and strategies aligned with school curriculum.
- Monitor student progress using formative assessments and adjust instructional plans accordingly.
- Co-teach or provide in-class support in collaboration with content-area teachers as needed.
- Maintain thorough and accurate records of student performance, progress monitoring data, and intervention logs.
- C ollaboration & Communication
- Communicate regularly with teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents regarding student progress and intervention plans.
- Facilitate or participate in parent-teacher meetings to share data and discuss support strategies.
- Provide professional development to faculty on intervention strategies, learning differences, and data-informed instruction.
- Faith Integration & Student Support
- Incorporate a biblical worldview into all interactions, modeling Christian character and servant leadership.
- Pray with and for students, offering spiritual encouragement alongside academic support.
- Foster a safe, grace-filled learning environment where students feel known, valued, and motivated to grow.
- Partner with families to reinforce a home-school connection grounded in shared Christian values.
- Administrative & Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with FERPA and school policy.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, professional development, and in-service days.
- Remain current on best practices in intervention and educational research.
- Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area