Status: Full-time  (Exempt)

Classification: 10-month Faculty 

Reports to: School Psychologist

Location: In-person; MSR                                  

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Position Summary

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks an Intervention Specialist for the 2025-2026 school year to begin immediately. The Intervention Specialist will serve as a member of the Student Support Team, applying their specialized knowledge in  reading and math interventions.

Overview
Established in 1974, The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) & Carolina Preparatory Academy (Carolina Prep) is a vibrant and exceptional independent Montessori and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School school in the Triangle area serving 400+ students aged 15 months through 18 years. The school is committed to the intellectual, ethical, and personal development of our students. Our Montessori programs for Toddler - Upper Elementary students (15 months - grade 6) are located on our beautifully designed 10-acre North Raleigh campus, comprising five buildings in a child-centered, village-like setting surrounded by wetlands and protected forest. Our International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma programmes for Middle and High School students (grades 6 - 12)  are housed on an expansive 40-acre wooded campus on our Durham campus. Driven by our core values of “Respect,” “Integrity,” “Community” and “Love of Learning,” MSR and Carolina Prep welcomes prospective employees of all backgrounds. We are committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a comprehensive compensation plan, including competitive salary and an expansive benefits package. MSR and Carolina Prep are accredited and authorized by American Montessori Society (AMS), Cognia, and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).

Qualifications

• Minimum three-to-five years teaching experience in reading and math within grades  P-6; additional secondary school experience is a plus 

• Previous experience in a Montessori classroom and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) environment and/or Special Education is  a plus

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Education or a related field; Master’s degree in Education or related field is a plus

• Extensive knowledge of evidence-based practices in  Reading and Mathematics

• Orton-Gillingham (or a related program) training preferred

• Sufficient and precise in data preparation and management such that limited supervision or review is required to verify data

• Committed to the mission and core values of MSR and Carolina Prep, which includes "respect, integrity, community, and love of learning"

• Committed to fostering and upholding  an inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning community

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and other members of the MSR and Carolina Prep community

• Student-centered practices, collegial, passionate, innovative

• Flexible team player with a "can-do" attitude

• Ability to work independently and collaborate in teams with a wide range of individuals

• Superior interpersonal, oral communication, and written skills

• Technological savvy and aptitude for new systems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Adhere to AMS guidelines and professional standards

• Adhere to all health and safety protocols, policies, and procedures, as well as maintain a clean environment with regard to hygiene

• Develop and sustain positive and supportive relationships with students

• Provide instruction for designated children with accommodations, intervention plans, or those who meet criteria for additional support or enrichment based on the guidelines set by the School Psychologist and Lower School Director

• Instruct differentiated small group literary and math lessons, with a particular emphasis on Grades K - 3, through pull-out and push-in service models

• Deliver interventions in reading and/or math based on changes in school-wide needs, as determined by data-based trends and administrative direction

• Bolster student opportunities for instruction and learning by providing afterschool tutoring, within working hours

• Provides intervention services with an understanding of, or willingness to learn about, Multi-tiered Systems of Supports, including assessment, intervention, and evaluation

• Maintain yearly, organized, updated, and explicit records of students receiving and potentially receiving services including assessments, meeting minutes, conversational documentation

• Assist teachers by identifying students’ needs, providing support through in-house assessments, observation, implementation, interventions, and enrichment

• Coach/support staff members on the use and methods of data collection

• Support teachers to increase differentiation for students with learning differences

• Provide consultation to parents, teachers, other school personnel, and community agencies to enhance student learning and adjustment

• Use expertise to educate and discuss learning differences with families 

• Be available to parents through written communication, scheduling conferences, and educating parents in Montessori philosophy

• Create positive relationships with parents and colleagues by returning emails within 48 hours on workdays

• Collaborate with other members of the student support team to provide professional development and learning opportunities for School faculty and staff

• Join and partner with divisional and interdisciplinary teams

• Assist in standardized testing and implementation of accommodations

• Stay abreast of trends, research, and best practices for instruction

• Other duties as assigned by the School Psychologist, Lower School Director, and Head of School

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The Intervention Specialist can expect to:

• Work in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines

• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment spending extended periods of time at a desk and working on a computer

• Regularly sit, talk, hear, and interact with staff

• Apply knowledge of Google Office Suite, including Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Forms

• Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.

• Regularly use close and distance vision

• Turn, bend, and reach

• Occasional night and weekend hours will be required

It is the policy of The Montessori School of Raleigh & Carolina Preparatory Academy to make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications for a specific job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran status, or the presence of a disability, except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference check with current employer (or most recent employer, if not currently employed) and background investigation. 

To apply
Please upload a resume and cover letter.

About Raleigh-Durham
The Raleigh-Durham area is consistently ranked among the top places to live with strong job growth and a high quality of life. Top universities, a rich diversity of arts and cultural offerings, excellent health care, and lower than average housing costs, draw people in from all over the nation. Our mild climate and proximity to both beaches and mountains makes the Raleigh- Durham area an ideal place to live.it

About The Montessori School of Raleigh

Established in 1974, The Montessori School of Raleigh enrolls students from 6 weeks through grade 12 on two campuses.

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