Interventionist - Arkansas Connections Academy
School Summary
Arkansas Connections Academy (ARCA) is a tuition-free, virtual public charter school serving students in grades K–12 statewide. ARCA is authorized by the Arkansas Charter Authorizing Panel and the State Board of Education and is governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school contracts with Connections Education to provide its educational program and other services. ARCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.
Arkansas Connections Academy is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable learning and working environment. We believe in the power of diversity and strive to ensure that all students, staff, and families are treated with dignity and respect.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
Working remotely from your home office, the Interventionist will play a key role in supporting student academic success by identifying and assisting students who are at risk of academic failure. This includes working with students who have failed courses and need credit recovery, as well as those who are falling behind and require intervention strategies. The Interventionist will collaborate with students, families, and school staff to create personalized plans to help students succeed and may travel throughout the state to support students in person.
The job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Identify at-risk students using multiple data points, including: State standardized test scores, Attendance records, discipline records, communication logs, and RTI (Response to Intervention) documentation, grade retention history, and transcripts
Develop and implement individualized academic intervention strategies to help students stay on track, promote grade progression, and increase graduation rates
Collaborate with students and teacher to create achievement plans aligned with academic and post-secondary goals
Provide training and guidance to parents of at-risk students
Maintain detailed records and track progress of interventions and student outcomes
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Highly qualified and certified to teach Math, ELA, or Science in Arkansas
2–3 years of experience working in academic intervention, counseling, or related student support roles preferred
Prior experience in a virtual or blended learning environment desirable
Experience working with at-risk student populations
Skills & Competencies
Must reside within the state of Arkansas or live 300 miles from Bentonville, AR
Strong understanding of K–12 academic intervention strategies and tools
Ability to analyze student data to develop effective, individualized intervention plans
Technologically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and student information systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Customer-focused approach with the ability to build strong relationships with students and families
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Flexible, innovative, and solution-oriented mindset
Willingness and ability to travel for school-related events (may include overnight travel)
Ability to work full-time, remotely from a home office
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.