ELA Interventionist Position Friendship Collegiate Academy builds scholars ready for the rigors and rewards of college. By immersing students in a collegiate environment that provides early exposure to college-level courses and experiences, Collegiate achieves some of the highest graduation and college acceptance rates in the Washington area. Collegiate's roadmap to student success includes 16 College Board Advanced Placement courses among four rigorous career academies that encourage self-discovery and a mastery of core academic content: Early College, Information Technology and Engineering, Fine Arts, and Health Sciences. Our Early College Academy, the first such program at a public charter high school in the city, offers highly motivated students the opportunity to earn up to two years' college credit before graduation. Today, Early College alumni proudly hold degrees from some of the nation's most competitive institutions: Princeton. Morehouse. Columbia. William and Mary. Spelman. Carnegie Mellon. Virginia. Maryland. George Washington. UCLA. Georgetown. The list grows year by year. But a Collegiate education is more than cracking books. Students enjoy a variety of clubs and athletic activities that reinforce the core values of integrity, confidence, persistence and teamwork. From an award-winning robotics team and drama club to the city's No.1 charter high school football team, Collegiate develops well-rounded scholars ready to succeed at whatever advanced goals they tackle. Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college preparatory public charter schools. Headquartered in Washington, DC., Friendship serves over 4,800 students in preschool to grade 12 and guides a growing network of alumni to college completion annually. Our mission is to prepare students to become ethical, literate, well-rounded, and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education that motivates students to reach high academic standards, to enjoy learning, to achieve success, and to contribute actively to their communities. We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable ELA Interventionist to join our educational team. The ELA Interventionist will be responsible for providing targeted ELA instruction to K-8 students who require additional support to meet grade-level expectations. This role involves collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement intervention strategies that promote student success in ELA.Friendship is looking for responsible, confident, respectful, caring, committed, persistent, and patient professionals to join our family for the 2026-2027 school year starting in August 2024. Friendship Public Charter Schools is committed to the idea that each and every child can make it to and through college. If you share that belief, please apply.
Responsibilities:
Provide individual and small group ELA instruction to students identified as needing intervention.
Develop and implement effective ELA intervention plans tailored to the specific needs of each student.
Use data-driven assessment tools to monitor student progress and adjust instruction as necessary.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate intervention strategies into the regular classroom setting.
Assist in the development and implementation of ELA curriculum and instructional materials that support diverse learning styles and abilities.
Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate regularly with teachers, parents, and administrators.
Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in ELA instruction and intervention.
Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and achievement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Education, ELA, or a related field preferred.
Valid teaching certification/license for the appropriate grade levels.
Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching ELA, preferably in a K-8 setting.
Strong knowledge of ELA intervention strategies and best practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and parents.
Proficiency in using technology and educational software to enhance ELA instruction.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and varying abilities.
Training or certification in ELA intervention programs or strategies.
Bilingual abilities are a plus.
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