Academic Support Teacher 

REPORTS TO:  Content Area Director / Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate in the area of expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based intervention practices and structured, explicit instruction within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS/VTSS) framework.
• Working knowledge of universal screeners, diagnostic assessments, and progress monitoring tools, with the ability to analyze data and adjust instruction in response.
• Ability to maintain a positive, structured small-group learning environment.
• Digital fluency is required, including familiarity with intervention platforms, data dashboards, and learning management tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

SUPERVISES:    

Students, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides.

JOB GOAL:

To accelerate student growth in foundational academic skills by delivering targeted, evidence-based interventions in small-group and individual settings; to use ongoing assessment data to plan and adjust instruction; and to partner with classroom teachers, coaches, the Child Study Team, and families to support a coherent Multi-Tiered System of Supports.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivers targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions aligned to identified student needs in literacy, mathematics, or other foundational skill areas.

• Uses universal screeners, diagnostic assessments, and progress monitoring data to identify students for intervention, set measurable growth goals, and adjust instruction.

• Selects and implements approved, evidence-based intervention programs and routines with fidelity, balancing program integrity with responsive teaching.

• Plans intervention sessions with clear objectives, explicit modeling, guided practice, and frequent checks for understanding.

• Collaborates with classroom teachers and instructional coaches through both push-in and pull-out service models to align intervention with core (Tier 1) instruction.

• Maintains accurate, timely records of attendance, intervention sessions, progress monitoring data, and entry and exit decisions in district-approved systems.

• Participates in I&RS, VTSS, and grade-level data team meetings; contributes to problem-solving cycles and tier movement decisions.

• Communicates regularly with parents and guardians about student progress, intervention plans, and at-home strategies.

• Coordinates with the VTSS Team, Child Study Team and counselors when students may require evaluation or additional support, providing data, work samples, and instructional history.

• Establishes and maintains a positive, structured intervention setting that builds student engagement, confidence, and academic identity.

• Manages caseload and scheduling effectively to maximize instructional time across multiple groups, classrooms, and grade levels.

• Supports the smooth transition of students between tiers, and from grade to grade, by sharing intervention history and recommendations with receiving teachers.

• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities focused on intervention, MTSS, and data literacy.

• Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings and committees, and district initiatives related to intervention and student support.

• Makes effective use of district and community resources to enhance the intervention program.

• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.

• Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as may be assigned.

   

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be determined as mutually agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary Range: $57,330– $107,184 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and in accordance with VTEA contract salary guide.

Vernon Township School District is a regular school district located in Sussex County with 6 schools, 236 teachers and 2,850 students. Total Revenue is $88,191,000 and is trending up. Vernon Township School District spends $26,967 per student per year on instruction.