Interventionist - 1 year position

Monadnock Regional School District•Swanzey, NH

About The Position

The Interventionist supports elementary students and staff to improve student academic achievement and behavior. The role works closely with classroom teachers, specialists, and school leadership, primarily providing targeted academic support through small-group instruction. Interventionists lead classroom teachers in implementing intervention initiatives and plan, implement, and assess intervention services to ensure fidelity. They also build staff capacity to implement identified core or universal practices through ongoing, embedded professional development. The position includes analyzing academic and behavioral data, selecting evidence-based interventions, supporting assessment and problem-solving processes, consulting and collaborating with school staff and families, and delivering direct and indirect student services. The Interventionist provides explicit, scientifically based literacy and math instruction to individuals and small groups, monitors student progress, and helps ensure interventions are implemented effectively. This is described as a one-year position. The Interventionist is supervised by the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (Assistant Superintendent) and the building Principal.

Requirements

New Hampshire credential or certification in a related or appropriate area.
At least three years of classroom teaching experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with technology, including relevant software applications.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices.
Knowledge of child development and behavior stages.
Knowledge of program planning and development.
Knowledge of appropriate student learning activities.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
Ability to communicate with diverse groups and individuals.
Ability to understand detailed information and data.
Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Analyze grade-, class-, and individual-student academic and behavioral data to inform instructional practices and improve achievement.
Work with the intervention team to analyze district assessment data and select and recommend evidence-based instructional interventions.
Use protocols to ensure interventions are implemented with fidelity.
Help classroom teachers conduct in-depth assessments to identify student or group needs and deficits.
Assist in developing systematic data collection, decision-making, and problem-solving processes within the school and an RtI model.
Provide professional development to school staff on universal best practices and learning and behavior interventions.
Keep informed about developments and best practices in literacy, math, and behavior, and share relevant information with staff.
Lead and participate in ongoing, job-embedded professional development, including meetings, workshops, training, and seminars.
Consult with staff on individualized instruction, classroom behavior, student progress, classroom data, and adjustments to intervention and instructional strategies.
Collaborate and communicate with staff, administrators, and families on positive peer relationships, social problem-solving, positive behavior systems, student supports, wellness, and barriers to learning.
Take a leadership role in school- or district-wide initiatives related to areas of expertise.
Work with school personnel to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions that increase students’ engagement in learning.
Model exemplary classroom practices and apply literacy and math theory to improve student achievement.
Provide explicit, scientifically based instruction and intensive literacy and math interventions to individual students and small groups.
Assist with scheduling and assigning student interventions.
Assess classroom intervention implementation to ensure fidelity.
Monitor and communicate student progress with students, families, administrators, staff, and community agencies.
Work with staff to assess learning and behavioral needs and distinguish among factors related to family, culture, language, learning style, or disability.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.