Academic Interventionist

Department: K-8 Faculty

Reports To: Head of School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Campus/School: Herron Preparatory Academy

Anticipated Start Date: July 28, 2025

Managing Employees: No

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 throughthe 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 de?ned course of study
• Internalizes lesson plans from intervention curricula for small groups that align to speci?c 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

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.

ICS 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

Minimum Required Quali?cations

• 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 Quali?cations

• 5 years of experience
• Training or experience in classical education
• Experience with teaching using the school curriculum aligned to the role
• EL certi?cation or endorsement