Academic Intervention Specialist (CSI Funded) - San Juan Capistrano at Opportunities for Learning - LA County
About the Employer
Are you an educator who wants to impact students’ lives? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, then Opportunities For Learning (OFL) is your place! OFL is looking for educators who are outgoing, energetic, authentic, motivating, and inspiring. Opportunities For Learning is a network of free public charter schools offering students a flexible, personalized approach to learning. OFL saw the potential that struggling students couldn’t see in themselves. For almost 30 years, OFL has helped more than 135,000 students find their passion and pursue their dreams. OFL believes in fostering the student’s vision; inspiring students inspires us. We believe the student-teacher relationship is critical to developing a young person’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. If you believe this too, you might be the educator we’re looking for. We are devoted to creating a team of diverse people and encourage anyone who is passionate about talent and recruiting and who is excited about what we do to connect with us! To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.oflschools.org.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The main focus of the Academic Intervention Specialist is to provide data-driven, outcome-oriented instruction and evidence-based interventions to students. The goal is to ensure students have access to high-quality instruction, as well as to support them in their academic progress and educational goals. The Academic Intervention Specialist will be accessible for direct instruction to students for a duration of the day. This position, supported by CSI funding, is dedicated to assisting students who are at the highest risk of falling behind their peers in completing core coursework. Our ideal candidate will: • Prepares focused interventions for students’ academic success. • Instruct students in multiple subjects, using various teaching methods, audiovisual aids, and other materials. • Prepares an outline for the course of study, following the curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and school. • Collaborates with teacher(s) to seek alternative interventions to motivate and prevent students from dropping out. • Counsels students in adjustment and academic problems. • Collaborates with parents, students, and teachers to improve attendance. • Participates in various community groups or functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops. Meets with students and parents to discuss student progress and problems. • Performs other administrative functions and duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
We’ll need you to have the following requirements: • BS/BA degree required. • Valid 30-Day Substitute Permit required. • Demonstrates knowledge of scientifically based mathematics instruction specifically related to middle and high school grade students. • Ability to organize a variety of tasks locally and in different geographic areas. • Ability to handle daily classroom instruction. • Spanish preferred
Requirements / Qualifications
We’ll need you to have the following requirements: • BS/BA degree required. • Valid 30-Day Substitute Permit required. • Demonstrates knowledge of scientifically based mathematics instruction specifically related to middle and high school grade students. • Ability to organize a variety of tasks locally and in different geographic areas. • Ability to handle daily classroom instruction. • Spanish preferred