Job Description

The Oaks Academy is a school where educators rediscover their love for the classroom, students thrive in a Christ-centered community, and people with diverse backgrounds come together in a shared pursuit of learning and growth. At The Oaks, the holistic development of each child is supported through a rich, classical curriculum in an environment where they are known and loved. Passionate educators who align with The Oak’s mission play a vital role in shaping both the hearts and minds of young learners.

The Academic Interventionist is a member of the Response to Intervention Team who reports directly to the Head of School. When educators like you join The Oaks Academy, they experience a renewed love of teaching and caring for the unique learning needs of children.

Thank you for completing this application, the first step in our conversation about how you can be part of this exciting learning community, and where you can grow and thrive as an effective educator.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Head of School, Director of K-2, Director of RTI, and lead teachers to identify the literacy and math needs of students, to set learning goals and targets, and to problem-solve with teachers to develop best practices for continuous academic growth of students.
• Assists teachers with the collection and analysis of data
• Teaches targeted literacy and math interventions to individual and small groups of students using research-based strategies and provided instructional resources
• Coordinates site testing
• Attends professional development to enhance knowledge of pedagogy and content, especially literacy and math
• Maintains and submits accurate and up-to-date records of all students’ progress

Founded in 1998, The Oaks Academy is a Christ-centered school that exists to provide a rich, classical education to children of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, preparing them to succeed in a rigorous secondary educational program and to demonstrate spiritual, social and emotional maturity. Currently on three campuses, serving 1,100 students, The Oaks Academy continues to grow to serve more children.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Indiana License for assigned student grade levels
• Three or more years of teaching reading and math with a proven track record of facilitating significant student gains
• Orton Gillingham certified (The Oaks is willing to provide this training)
• Devout Christian who is a member of, or associated with, or searching to be associated with a Christ-centered community of faith or church