English Language Interventionist (25-26 SY)

School Overview

Jefferson RISE Charter School, founded by seven community members in 2014, will serve just under 800 students in grades 6-12 for the 2025-2026 school year. Located in Harvey, Louisiana, the school caters to a diverse student body from the Westbank of Jefferson Parish, consisting of 59% Black/African American, 24% White, 15% Hispanic, and 2% Asian students, with 87% qualifying as economically disadvantaged.

Remarkable achievements for Jefferson RISE Charter School include:

• State recognized our school as Top Gains Badge Recipient (23-24 SY)
• Graduation Rate A (22-23 SY, 23-24 SY)
• Strength of Diploma A (23-24 SY)
• Progress Rating A (23-24 SY)
• #6 for SPS Growth in Louisiana (22-23 SY)
• Achieved a School Performance Score (SPS) increase of over 17 points, resulting in a B rating for the high school and a C rating for the middle school (22-23 SY)

Position Overview

At Jefferson RISE, we are seeking a student-centered and equity-driven English Language (EL) Interventionist to support multilingual learners in achieving academic success across content areas. The ideal candidate will be skilled at identifying and addressing language development needs, collaborating with teachers to scaffold instruction, and empowering students to grow in both confidence and content mastery.

The EL Interventionist will play a critical role in ensuring our multilingual learners have access to rigorous, standards-aligned instruction while receiving targeted language support. This is a hands-on, collaborative position ideal for educators who believe language is a key lever for academic opportunity and are committed to making student thinking and voice visible.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Support & Student Services

• Support students at varying levels of proficiency
• Scaffold academic language within core content to ensure access to grade-level standards
• Design and implement language-rich interventions that prioritize oral language development, academic vocabulary, and reading comprehension
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction based on student performance data, classroom observations, and formative assessments

Collaboration & Coaching

• Partner with general education and special education teachers to co-plan and differentiate instruction for English learners
• Support teachers in making student thinking visible through structured talk, sentence frames, and written expression strategies
• Provide guidance on integrating language objectives into daily instruction and assessments
• Share best practices for culturally responsive teaching and language acquisition strategies

Data & Compliance

• Conduct ongoing assessments of English language proficiency (e.g., ELPT) and maintain accurate records of student progress
• Analyze data from classroom performance, language assessments, and student work to drive instructional decisions
• Ensure all EL students receive required accommodations on assessments and in instruction
• Maintain documentation and support school EL compliance

Family & Schoolwide Engagement

• Communicate regularly with families about student progress, goals, and resources in accessible and respectful ways
• Participate in the development and implementation of individualized English Learner plans
• Support the schools vision for inclusion, equity, and linguistic diversity through schoolwide initiatives and events
  

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Certification:

• Bachelors degree (preferred)
• Degree in content area (preferred)
• Content area certification (preferred)

Experience and Skills:

• Proven track record of helping students develop academic skills that support classroom and school success
• Ability to maintain composure and consistency in high-stress situations
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Clear, direct communication skills with both students and adults
• Prior experience working with youth in an educational or behavioral support setting preferred
  

Culture and Fit:

• Believes deeply in the mission and students of Jefferson RISE
• Eager to learn, grow, and improve their craft
• Open to feedback and takes ownership for their impact on students and the school community
• Willing to take initiative and find solutions when challenges arise
• Acts with integrity and puts students first
• Collaborative and flexible ready to pitch in and support teammates
  

BENEFITS

RISE employees are paid twice a month on the 15th and last day of each month.

Jefferson RISE pays the following employee-only benefit costs for all full-time employees: coverage 85% of medical premiums and 100% of dental, vision, short and long term disability premiums. The Employee covers the remaining costs, including 15% employee medical and all spouse/dependent costs. RISE provides a 401(k) retirement plan to all W-2 employees, including a match of up to 100% of contributions on the first 3% deferred, then 50% of contributions from 3% to 5%. There is no vesting period. Jefferson RISE reserves the right to offer different or additional benefits to the Employee at any time.