ELA Interventionist

Position: ELA Interventionist
Organization: Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School
School Year: 2026-2027
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19142
Salary: $60K+

Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School (SLA) was founded to address the need for community access to exceptional, leadership-based education in the heart of southwest Philadelphia. Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School supports over 600 students in grades K-8 in single-sex classrooms, leveraging research from the world-renowned Gurian Institute around socio-emotional learning and differentiation between the sexes, fueling growth, leadership, and engagement for all students. Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms are supported by two educators from the SLA team. This translates to more individual student attention and increased opportunities for differentiated instruction.

We understand that a collaborative learning environment between teachers, parents, and school staff is crucial to setting up every child’s educational success.

Our Mission and Life at SLA
SLA is committed to building talented and committed cadres of teachers charged with the skills to develop leaders by empowering scholars to change the factors that define their reality. Our staff will work with students to develop the leadership skills necessary to drive complete community rejuvenation in Southwest Philadelphia. In developing these skills, students will cultivate an array of leadership components that they can apply to community change on a global scale.

Job Description

This role is for you if –

Like SLA, you believe that EVERY child

• is a LEADER capable of academic achievement
• can positively impact and contribute to the school and community
• needs a positive and hopeful definition of reality in order to succeed

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Reading, Mathematics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Valid state teaching certification (or eligibility for certification) in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Reading Specialist, Mathematics, or Special Education.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably in an urban or diverse school setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in literacy instruction (ELA Interventionist) or mathematics instruction (Math Interventionist).
• Experience providing Tier II and Tier III interventions within an MTSS or RTI framework.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based intervention programs and instructional strategies.
• Experience administering and analyzing assessment data (e.g., MAP Growth, DIBELS, IRLA, Acadience, AIMSweb, i-Ready, STAR, curriculum-based assessments, benchmark assessments).
• Ability to use student performance data to identify learning gaps, develop intervention plans, monitor progress, and adjust instruction.
• Experience differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including English Learners and students with IEPs or 504 Plans.
• Strong understanding of Pennsylvania Academic Standards (or applicable state standards) and grade-level expectations.
• Excellent classroom management and small-group instructional skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers, administrators, special education staff, instructional coaches, and families.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with educational technology and student information systems (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, learning management systems, and assessment platforms).
• Commitment to equity, high expectations, and improving student achievement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism while working with students and families.

An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:

• Commitment to the success of all SLA students and specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high-poverty communities and/ or children with special needs.
• Desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn; and integrity and clarity in all communications and interactions.
• Ability to use data to inform instruction
• Innovative teaching methodologies through techniques such as team teaching, demonstrations, simulations, and consultations.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective instructional/behavioral solutions to support the success of each of his or her students.
• Exceptional classroom management skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of technology used to design and differentiate instruction for students.

Additional Information

Salary

• Competitive salary based on education and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Matching Plan

Employment Period

• Ten (10) Months, non-tenurable position

Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.