The Academy is hiring a Math Interventionist, Grade 9-12 for the 25/26 school year.

The Academy of Charter Schools Is…

The Academy of Charter Schools is a public PK-12 school of choice located in Westminster, Colorado. We pair a rigorous, content-rich curriculum with opportunities to explore strengths and passions to achieve the highest standards for all. Our mission is to help all students grow into college ready, exemplary citizens by combining academic mastery with personal empowerment to drive lifelong success. We serve our full community by intentionally developing a school culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our approach to vertically aligning the full educational experience for our students from youngest to oldest centers around three notions – Prepare, Explore, and Empower – that keep us grounded in The Academy’s mission and vision as we set priorities and make decisions that impact instruction and school culture.

Academy Employees Are…

At The Academy, employees embody our mission, vision, and values every day. They guide and support staff to prepare students for academic mastery by delivering evidence-based curricula; they collaborate with students, staff, and families to design student-centered learning experiences that create opportunities to explore strengths and passions; and they support the implementation of social-emotional skills lessons that empower students to become leaders of their own learning. Academy employees work hard to provide an engaging, inclusive, and joyful learning environment. They embrace relationships and positive communication with a diverse community of students, staff, and families while helping maintain a culture of high expectations for all. Experience in school environments, strong people skills, and ability to work within a team is required.

What Makes a Good Academy Employee?

The Academy is looking for committed leaders who are prepared to perform at a high level in a demanding environment. Some of the characteristics that make for a successful employee at The Academy include:

• A people-first, relationship-focused orientation
• A growth mindset
• A belief that ALL children can achieve at high levels
• A passion for contributing to overall school success by working alongside and supporting others
• A creative, innovative, and caring attitude
• A spirit of openness, trust, and kindness
• A dedication to data-driven practices
• A highly motivated work ethic and willingness to tackle challenges
• Comfort with being flexible
• A sense of humor

At The Academy, we know that diversity makes us stronger and challenges us to think differently every day. The Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability.

The online application should include a cover letter and resume.

• Copy of transcripts and three current letters of recommendation are highly recommended but not required with initial application
• Current Colorado teaching credentials required of proof of eligibility required
• Competitive Salary – We are introducing a new salary schedule for the 2025/2026 school year that meets or exceeds every other district and charter school in our immediate geographic area in most categories
• Salary range starts at $60,000 plus additional for verified work experience
• School year starts August 4, 2025; school year ends May 22, 2026
• Medical Benefits - 100% paid for employees on select plans
• PERA Retirement Benefits
• Responsibility to verify experience rests with employee

Visit our website at www.theacademyk12.org. The Academy’s comprehensive benefits package includes a number of different plans for full-time employees. Refer to Employee Benefits Enrollment Guide for details at https://www.theacademyk12.org/about-us/working-for-us. Information on employee paid leave is also available at this same location.

Summary:

The Math Interventionist at The Academy provides targeted instructional support to students who require additional assistance in mathematics. This role includes leading small, focused intervention groups, co-teaching with classroom teachers, and supporting students through data-driven instructional strategies. In addition to intervention work, this position may include teaching math classes such as Math 180, and potentially overseeing credit recovery courses. The Math Interventionist collaborates with teachers, families, and support staff to enhance student achievement and promote equitable access to core math instruction. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the requirements listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Intervention and Academic Support

• Provide targeted, small-group math intervention for students identified through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Use research-based instructional strategies to address learning gaps and accelerate student progress.
• Develop and implement intervention plans based on data from formative and summative assessments.
• Regularly track and report student progress to teachers, administration, and families.

Math Instruction

• Teach assigned math courses, ensuring alignment with state standards and school curriculum.
• Differentiate instruction to support a diverse range of learners, including students needing intervention and advanced students.
• Implement engaging, student-centered instructional strategies to foster mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Credit Recovery and Additional Support

• Provide instructional support for students enrolled in math credit recovery courses, ensuring they meet learning objectives and course requirements.
• Collaborate with counselors and administrators to identify students in need of credit recovery and develop individualized learning plans.

Collaboration and Professional Development

• Work closely with math teachers to align intervention strategies with core instruction.
• Co-teach or push into classrooms to support students in learning grade-level math content.
• Serve as a resource for teachers by providing professional development on best practices in math intervention and differentiation.
• Attend MTSS meetings and assist in developing data-informed intervention strategies.

Data Collection and Progress Monitoring

• Utilize assessment tools to identify students in need of intervention and measure the impact of instructional support.
• Adjust intervention strategies based on student progress and data analysis.
• Maintain organized records of student performance and communicate findings with stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in school-wide initiatives and collaborate with staff to support student success.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
• Attend staff meetings and professional learning sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience teaching secondary math and/or providing math interventions preferred

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Colorado teaching license with a math endorsement preferred.
• Criminal background check required.Criminal background check required for hire.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of math pedagogy, intervention strategies, and differentiated instruction.
• Ability to analyze student data to drive instructional decisions.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with teachers, staff, and families.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including intervention, instruction, and credit recovery support.
• Knowledge of MTSS, progress monitoring tools, and research-based intervention methods.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of information technology systems and any other department specific software and equipment required within one month after entering position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:Reports to: Principal.

Direct reports and # of Employees:None
BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: This job has no direct budgetary responsibilities, but must work closely with Principal in regards to budget impacts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

Stand - Under 1/3

Walk - Under 1/3

Sit - 1/3 to 2/3

Use hands to finger, handle or feed - Under 1/3

Reach with hands and arms - Under 1/3

Climb or balance - Under 1/3

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Under 1/3

Talk - Over 2/3

Hear - Over 2/3

Taste - Under 1/3

Smell - Under 1/3

WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS:

Up to 10 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3

Up to 25 pounds - None

Up to 50 pounds – None

Up to 100 pounds - None

More than 100 pounds – None.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Compare - 1/3 to 2/3

Analyze - 1/3 to 2/3

Communicate - Over 2/3

Copy - Under 1/3

Coordinate - Over 2/3

Instruct - Over 2/3

Compute - 1/3 to 2/3

Synthesize - Over 2/3

Evaluate - Over 2/3

Interpersonal Skills - Over 2/3

Compile - Under 1/3

Negotiate - Under 1/3

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) - None

Work near moving mechanical parts - None

Work in high, precarious places - None

Fumes or airborne particles - None

Toxic or caustic chemicals - None

Outdoor weather conditions - Under 1/3

Extreme cold (non-weather) - None

Extreme heat (non-weather) - None

Risk of electrical shock - None

Work with explosives - None

Risk of radiation - None

Vibration - None.

VISION DEMANDS:

No special vision requirements - Not Required

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) - Required

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) - Required

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) - Required

Peripheral vision - Required

Depth perception - Required

Ability to adjust focus - Required.

NOISE LEVEL – Exposure Level Indicated by an ‘X’:

Very Quiet

Quiet

Moderate

Loud - X

Very Loud