Academic Interventionist - SEIU 517M

Position Type: Student Support ServicesDate Posted: 2/2/2026Location: Kempton ElementaryDate Available: Immediate OpeningClosing Date: Until FilledDistrict: Saginaw Public SchoolsGENERAL SUMMARY:Saginaw Public Schools Academic Interventionists are responsible for assisting with the delivery of instructional services for eligible students in the remedial Title I program. Responsibilities include instruction of students, student discipline, planning, preparation of materials, testing and record keeping. DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of effective methods and techniques for working with childrenKnowledge of stages of child development and learning stylesKnowledge of pertinent software applicationsSkilled in operating standard office equipmentSkilled in preparing and maintain accurate recordsAbility to schedule activities and/or meetingsAbility to gather and/or collate dataAbility to solve problems by identifying issues and creating action plansAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to work with constant interruptionsAbility to communicate effectively both written and oralAbility to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and/or walk, may be required to lift up to 30 lbs. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Adapt lessons to support and/or reinforce classroom objectivesAdminister tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. to support teachers in the instructional processAssist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments to practice and/or reinforce learning concepts and assist students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standardsConfer with teachers and/or parents by providing input into the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing/modifying students' objectivesImplement, under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans to assist the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of studyMaintain classroom equipment, work area, students' files/records to identify required assistance and ensure a safe and positive learning environmentPerform record keeping and clerical functions to support the teacher and/or to provide necessary records/materialsRespond to emergency situations and immediately resolve safety concerns and/or direct concerns to appropriate personnel for resolutionAttend meetings and in-service presentations to acquire information relative to these job functionsPerform other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Education or relevant field preferredAssociate's Degree in Child Development or relevant field requiredPrevious classroom experience preferredKnowledge of Math/Science and Reading subject areas SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Individual(s) will be expected to pass both a Math and Reading Test so as to be able to support students in grades K-8 WORKING CONDITIONS:School environment where there may be physical discomfort due to temperature, noise, and dust. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES: None CURRICULA RESPONSIBILITIES: Support classroom teachers and other school personnel in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies METHOD OF EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. Preceding data are intended to convey information essential to making fair pay decisions about the job, and are not exhaustive lists of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

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