TEACHER ASSIGNED VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 32 ACADEMIC INTERVENTION SERVICES COORDINATOR K THRU 5  K THRU 12  2026 2027

(Subject To Budget Availability)

Position:

Teacher Assigned – Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Coordinator (K–5, 6–12)
Division of First Deputy Chancellor

One-year position – Option to reapply – Position commences September 2026

(For Internal And External Candidates)

Location:

Superintendent Office

Eligibility:

Applicants must possess a valid New York State teaching certificate and a New York City license in one of the following areas. Tenure is preferred:

• Early Childhood Education (birth–grade 2)
• Childhood Education (grades 1–6) OR Secondary Education (grades 7–12)
• Literacy (birth–grade 6 OR grades 5–12)
• Students with Disabilities (K–12)
• English to Speakers of Other Languages (all grades) (including bilingual)
• Speech and Language Disabilities (all grades)

Selection Criteria:

• At least eight years of successful teaching experience in schools, including significant experience in elementary education
• A minimum of three consecutive years of satisfactory, effective, or highly effective ratings
• Strong understanding of teacher development and adult learning
• Deep knowledge of reading and writing acquisition and development
• Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based interventions and assessment strategies
• Success in collaborative work on curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Proactive in problem-solving and navigating complex instructional challenges
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Preferred:

• Knowledge of research-based literacy instruction, including approaches for multilingual learners and students with disabilities
• Experience using data to inform decision-making, instructional strategy, and accountability
• Familiarity with national, state, and NYCPS ELA standards, the science of reading, and effective curricular frameworks
• Ability to support and train staff in the use of screening tools and intervention systems (e.g., Acadience, MAP Growth, iReady)
• Skill in facilitating collaborative meetings and professional development
• Experience with organizing student-level data and progress-monitoring documentation
• Knowledge of approved interventions and progress monitoring

Duties/Responsibilities:

The Academic Intervention Services Coordinator works with school leaders and educators to guide implementation of intervention strategies and data-informed instruction across schools.

• During the 2026–2027 school year, support schools with the administration and analysis of dyslexia screenings
• Facilitate data review meetings three times per year in each school (based on district consultation)
• Lead grade-level team meetings to review student growth and guide core curriculum instruction
• Organize and guide problem-solving teams focused on early academic intervention
• Deliver professional learning on intervention design, progress monitoring, and instructional planning based on data
• Lead intensive intervention meetings and provide resources to help teams make student-centered, data-based decisions
• Train and support staff on use of data systems (Acadience, MAP Growth, iReady, etc.)
• Document and maintain student intervention plans and progress data
• Create and manage electronic folders that follow students throughout their academic trajectory
• Serve as a resource for identifying appropriate instructional interventions aligned to support from NYCPS central teams
• Meet regularly with district leadership to review student data and refine AIS implementation
• Participate in central professional learning and case study analysis to deepen expertise and improve school-based systems

Hours:

As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Work Year:

School year plus five additional days during winter, spring, or summer vacation periods.
Position commences September 2026.

Salary:

As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement

Applications:

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter using the Teacher Assigned Application for the 2026–2027 school year form.