Elementary Interventionist

Independent School District 196 • Rosemount, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Interventionist supports elementary students who require targeted assistance by providing personalized literacy interventions and behavioral supports. The role uses academic and behavioral data to identify needs, plan and evaluate interventions, and collaborate with classroom teachers, student support teams, specialists, administrators, and families. The position also supports staff practice and development in evidence-based literacy instruction and behavior support.

This is a 1.0 FTE position at Emerald Trail Elementary School, scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The anticipated employment period is January 4, 2027, through the end of the 2026/27 school year. The position is responsible to the Building Principal. Compensation and benefits are according to the contractual agreement.

Requirements

• Current Minnesota teaching license in elementary education, special education, reading, or English Language Development.
• At least three years of teaching experience.
• Knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices.
• Knowledge and experience implementing Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 behavioral supports, such as PBIS, MTSS, and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to analyze academic and behavioral data and adjust instruction and supports accordingly.
• Strong knowledge of Minnesota English-Language Arts Standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills with staff, families, and support teams.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and well-regulated learning environment.
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Training or certification in structured literacy.
• Experience in structured literacy instruction and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Use data to identify students with literacy challenges or behavioral and regulatory needs that affect learning.
• Analyze academic and behavioral data with student support teams and classroom teachers to develop individualized intervention and support plans.
• Maintain records of student progress, intervention strategies, and behavioral supports.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of literacy interventions and behavioral supports across tiers using data.
• Collaborate with colleagues to review school-level academic and behavioral data, identify trends, and determine areas for improvement and intervention.
• Provide evidence-based structured literacy interventions tailored to individual students.
• Deliver explicit and systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
• Conduct small-group intervention sessions addressing specific literacy needs.
• Integrate strategies that support student engagement, self-regulation, and positive behavior during instruction.
• Problem-solve with colleagues and district intervention specialists to make responsive instructional and behavioral decisions.
• Work with teachers to align intervention strategies with classroom instruction and Tier 1 supports.
• Communicate with teachers, administrators, and families about academic progress and effective academic and behavioral support strategies.
• Serve on the school's BAT team and SAT teams.
• Partner with families and caregivers to extend literacy and behavioral support beyond school.
• Support Tier 1 universal practices that promote positive behavior, engagement, and classroom regulation.
• Provide Tier 2 targeted behavioral supports for students who need additional strategies.
• Help design and implement Tier 3 individualized behavior intervention plans with specialists and support teams.
• Model and coach staff in classroom management, behavior support strategies, and co-regulation practices.
• Promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relationship-centered practices.
• Stay current with research and best practices in structured literacy and behavior support frameworks such as MTSS and PBIS.
• Participate in professional development to strengthen literacy instruction, intervention, and student behavior support skills.
• Share expertise and support staff development in literacy and behavior best practices.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, if benefit eligible.
• Dental insurance, if benefit eligible.
• Life insurance, if benefit eligible.
• Long-term disability insurance, if benefit eligible.
• Sick leave.
• State pension plan.
• Tax-deferred retirement savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays, or personal leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed