Who We Are

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a non profit network of PreK-8th grade elementary schools that is creating measurable, transformational change in the lives of its students. We currently educate 4,100 students, a majority low-income, minority student population (88% and 98%, respectively), across 11 campuses across Chicago, Lake County, and Washington D.C. 

Our schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student’s individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five core values which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family involvement; and the positive development of the Whole Child.

LEARN alumni graduate college at 2x the rate of their peers, exceeding city, state and national averages. Our college graduation rate is 10 points above the national average for all students regardless of socio-economic status or ethnicity. We are proud to be closing the achievement gap.

What You’ll Do:

The Academic Interventionist provides ongoing targeted educational support to identified students to improve their academic achievement. 

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Essential Duties

• Evaluates the academic gaps of individual students in relation to applicable grade or class curricula or expected grade attainment; carries out ongoing assessment of reading and/or math needs during period student is assigned to intervention. 

• Pulls out into separate small group or assists identified students in-class with supplementary instruction and diversified strategies and activities specifically designed for that student

• Works closely with the lead teachers, collecting data, and providing regular feedback to the teacher and school administration on academic progress made by assigned students. 

• Provide home/school connections for parents of assigned students and coordinates parent workshops

What You'll Need

This job is a great fit if you have: 

• 5 years of successful teaching experience/ proven ability to drive results

• Experience in developing and providing staff professional development for adults

Benefits Summary:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays

• Short and long term disability

• Paid life insurance

• Pet Insurance 

• 403B Contribution 4.5% matching as eligible

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Academic Interventionists will be working in a busy and active environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times. Majority of work will be performed in a general classroom/school environment. May be asked to participate and attend organization sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development.

You may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Required the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Teachers will also be expected to clean and maintain classroom equipment and furniture. Will frequently physically move moderate distances indoors and outdoors throughout the community or building with children including climbing stairs. Physical demands require to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel upwards of 60% of the day. In addition, walking up and down stairs several times a day. Must be able to lift, push and pull 15 to 40 pounds for short periods of time.

Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical history, disability or veteran status.