IQLA - Intervention Specialist Teacher

Application Deadline: Friday, August 21st, 2026 at 4pm

ABOUT iQ ACADEMY, LOS ANGELES AND THE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST TEACHER POSITION: 
iQ Academy, Los Angeles delivers online/virtual home based instruction to K-12 students in California. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are still required to complete approximately 4-6 hours of coursework daily and log attendance. We use the K-12, inc. curriculum as the basis for instruction and you will teach via the Engageli platform. Teachers instruct students online daily both synchronously and asynchronously.

The Intervention Specialist supports students in grades kindergarten through HS by providing targeted academic interventions, progress monitoring, and individualized support designed to improve student achievement. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and administrators to identify learning gaps, implement evidence-based instructional strategies, and ensure students receive additional academic support beyond core instruction necessary to succeed academically and socially.

The ideal candidate is student-centered, data-driven, collaborative, and passionate about helping diverse learners achieve measurable growth. The subject matter will reflect both reading and mathematics.

This position supports supplemental academic intervention services identified in the school’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and funded through LCFF Supplemental and Concentration (S&C) funding. Services are designed in response to the identified needs of low-income students, English learners, and foster youth and may be provided schoolwide to increase access to targeted intervention and improve student outcomes.

HOURS AND SALARY INFORMATION:
Full time teachers work Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm. You are not allowed to have another job during these contracted hours.

Salary Range: $61,642 - $70,764
Annual salary is based on holding a Bachelors or Masters Degree and up to 5 years of experience in California.

We do participate in CalSTRS. Please contact your CalSTRS counselor about how employment with iQ Academy, Los Angeles may affect your personal STRS account. Only full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits information is only given out upon offer. We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system.

Job Description

Job Title: Intervention Specialist Teacher

Reports To: School Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Intervention Specialist supports students in grades kindergarten through HS by providing targeted academic interventions, progress monitoring, and individualized support designed to improve student achievement. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and administrators to identify learning gaps, implement evidence-based instructional strategies, and ensure students receive additional academic support beyond core instruction necessary to succeed academically and socially.

The ideal candidate is student-centered, data-driven, collaborative, and passionate about helping diverse learners achieve measurable growth. The subject matter will reflect both reading and mathematics.

This position supports supplemental academic intervention services identified in the school’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and funded through LCFF Supplemental and Concentration (S&C) funding. Services are designed in response to the identified needs of low-income students, English learners, and foster youth and may be provided schoolwide to increase access to targeted intervention and improve student outcomes.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide small-group and individualized intervention instruction in reading, writing, Science and/or mathematics for students performing below grade level. 

• Design and implement targeted intervention plans aligned with student needs and school curriculum. 

• Use evidence-based instructional strategies and differentiated instruction to support diverse learners. 

• Support students with executive functioning, study skills, organization, and learning strategies as needed. 

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to reinforce core instruction and intervention goals.

• Collaborate with Education Specialists and other members of the student support team, as appropriate, by providing intervention data, progress-monitoring information, and recommendations for students receiving intervention services.

• If needed, attend an IEPs as a GE teacher for any students on case load.

Student Assessment & Progress Monitoring

• Analyze assessment data to identify student learning gaps and intervention priorities. 

• Conduct ongoing progress monitoring and maintain accurate records of student performance and growth. 

• Adjust instructional strategies based on student data and response to intervention (RTI/MTSS) outcomes. 

• Participate in student support meetings, intervention planning meetings, and data review sessions. 

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with classroom teachers, school counselors, special education staff, and administrators to support student success. 

• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, intervention strategies, and recommendations. 

• Assist in developing and implementing student support plans and accommodations when appropriate. 

• Support schoolwide supplemental academic intervention initiatives designed to address identified student learning needs and improve academic outcomes.

Certificates and Licenses: 

Must hold a valid Clear California Teaching Credential

California English Learner Authorization 

Competencies:

Business Ethics:

Encourages the trust of others; Keeps commitments; Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values; Works with integrity and ethically

Communications:

Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods

Leadership:

Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires respect and trust; Motivates others to perform well; Reacts well under pressure; Shows courage to take action

Managing People:

Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Includes subordinates in planning; Makes self-available to subordinates; Provides direction and gains compliance; Provides regular performance feedback; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities

Planning & Organization:

Integrates changes smoothly; Plans for additional resources; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Uses time efficiently; Works in an organized manner

Quality Management:

Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Measures key outcomes; Sets clear quality requirements; Solicits and applies customer feedback

Team Leadership:

Acknowledges team accomplishments; Defines team roles and responsibilities; Ensures progress toward goals; Fosters team cooperation; Supports group problem solving

Use of Technology:

Adapts to new technologies; Demonstrates required skills; Keeps technical skills up to date; Troubleshoots technological problems; Uses technology to increase productivity.

Computer Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; and experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software.  Experience moderating web meetings (BlackBoard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  A flexible schedule is required.

This position is a virtual position working from a home office.  Must have ability to travel throughout the school year within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, proctor state exams and participate in school activities and orientations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here 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.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.