Position Type:
Teaching/Interventionist
Date Posted:
6/12/2026
Location:
Washington Elementary School
Date Available:
08/20/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
The job of the Interventionist for Student Success to accelerate achievement for all students, with a specific focus on students who are not yet at grade level, through the implementation of high quality instruction that enables students, individually and/or in small groups, to develop and achieve expected grade level outcomes in literacy and math as well as cultivate student's social and emotional competencies. Interventionists will have an assigned caseload and provide appropriate interventions during time-bound cycles. In addition to leading interventions, the position is also responsible for supporting the implementation of MTSS(Multi-Tiered System of Supports) through collaboration, modeling intervention practices, co-teaching, supporting and guiding teachers in best practices for intervention and enrichment.
Collaborative decisions between School Leadership and Student Success Specialist aligned to District guidelines and structures will inform:
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Students to receive interventions and supports using the MTSS protocol
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Collaborative roles with classroom teacher support
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Interventionist groups/time
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Other duties to be executed to support student intervention
The Interventionist for Student Success will be held accountable for the following responsibilities: Direct Work with Students (Approximately 70% of the Interventionists time should be spent providing direct service to students.)
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Collaboratively assesses students and groups of students using universal screening and diagnostic assessments to inform intake process, goals, strategies, progress monitors, and exit criteria according to the MTSS protocol.
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Uses quantitative and qualitative data, such as assessment results, student work, observation, teacher input, and anecdotals to provide targeted support, specific skills and learning habits to accelerate student learning to access grade-level content and expectations.
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Provides tier 2 and/or tier 3 intervention in the manner that best serves school and student needs as determined by educator input, performance data, research, and collaboration with school leadership in co-taught settings, individual, and small groups to support student growth in literacy, math or social-emotional competencies as appropriate.
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Provides remote interventions across schools when necessary.
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Provides a safe and engaging learning environment.
Communication of Services
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Creates plans in Branchings Minds (MTSS Platform), monitors the progress of their caseload, and maintains records.
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Participates in data analysis meetings and evaluations of student intervention plans.
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Provides regular communication to families and educators about goals, progress, and outcome of the intervention(s).
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Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.
Collaboration with Educators
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Meets with grade-level teams, as appropriate, to discuss student progress and provide strategies to further support students in Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction.
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Develops bridging plans that provide effective transitions for students exiting interventions to allow for less intensive scaffolds that support the student in applying the concepts/skills acquired to grade-level content.
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Collaborates with classroom educators, special education, emergent bilingual, and related services providers to develop effective intervention plans for students with most needs.
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Collaborates with classroom educators to design intervention supports core instructional goals and targets the intervention needs of students.
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Collaborates with Academic Instructional Coach and educators for the purpose of strengthening student intervention.
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Builds capacity of classroom educators in providing strategic tier 2 interventions in the classroom through modeling, co-teaching, and push-in supports.
Leadership with MTSS
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Analyzes school-wide achievement and behavior data in collaboration with principal and teacher teams for the purpose of supporting overall implementation of MTSS and advancing PLC and School Work Plan goals.
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Provides staff development on intervention, progress monitoring and assessment for educators to strengthen differentiated tier 1 instruction and targeted tier 2 intervention.
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Provides assistance to educators on the use of Branching Minds (MTSS platform).
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Collaborates as appropriate with members of the MTSS team and supports in problem- solving meetings and provides guidance to administration around decision-making and resource allocation.
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Supports and engages in data analysis meetings and workshops.
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Collaboration with District
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Provide input to District curriculum committees as appropriate.
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Attends and participates in ongoing professional learning to build expertise in evidence- based intervention practices and programs across content areas.
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Attends District provided role based professional learning.
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Engages with the Districtwide Intervention team, as appropriate, and supports a collectivist approach to student intervention across schools.
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Provides intervention support in any school in the District, as needed, according to data and student need.
Other Functions
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Provides implementation support to community based partners providing student support at the school level.
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Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
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Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing appropriate personnel for resolution.
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Operates copier, computer, standard office equipment, routine desk supplies, classroom materials, playground equipment for the purpose of providing an effective education program.
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Manages and orders materials that are necessary for performing job functions.
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Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education Required:
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Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Certificate/Licenses/Registrations:
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Professional Educator License required.
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Reading Specialist, Bilingual Educator or English as a Second Language Endorsement, preferred.
Experience Required:
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Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience with increasing levels of responsibility and practice in math or literacy is required.
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Extensive experience analyzing student data and creating intervention plans.
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High levels of proficiency (speaking, reading and writing) in both English and Spanish. (To be considered for placement at a TWI school).
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Expertise in using research based intervention practices for accelerating learning for students.
Compensation and Benefits (2026-2027 school year)
Minimum starting salary with Bachelors degree:
$56,920 (includes District paid TRS pension) - pro-rated to start date - Hourly rate
Minimum starting salary with Masters degree:
$62,042 (includes District paid TRS pension) - pro-rated to start date - Hourly rate
Benefits include:
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Medical and Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Pet Insurance
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Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
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Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Pension plan
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Flexible Benefits Plan
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Tax Deferred Annuities
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12 Sick Days
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2 Personal Days
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Employee Assistance Program
Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.district65.net
Selection Procedure:
Qualified candidates will be notified to schedule an interview
