K-8 Interventionist

Caprock Academy • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

Caprock Academy is seeking a K-8 Interventionist for the 2026–2027 school year. The role is part of an active faculty dedicated to student achievement and involves planning and delivering educational support. Math Interventionists provide targeted, evidence-based math instruction to students who are struggling or need additional support to reach grade-level proficiency. Literacy Interventionists support students who need additional help developing literacy skills through targeted interventions and strategies that promote reading and writing. The position supports Caprock Academy’s mission to help students achieve their academic and character potential through accelerated academic programs in a safe environment, and to advance its values of character, accountability, and academics.

The position is regular, full-time, exempt, and requires 40 hours per week. The starting salary range is $43,000–$55,000, depending on experience and education. It reports to the K-6 Dean.

Required upon hiring are completion of Caprock Academy’s mentorship program and Love & Logic program training. Applicants must submit an application, current resume, three letters of recommendation with contact information, and post-secondary transcripts (a photocopy is acceptable).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, mathematics, literacy, or a related field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in another field and successful completion of PRAXIS 5903 and PRAXIS 5203 by the end of the first year (the first Monday in May).
• Demonstrated ability to assess student learning effectively and adapt instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Strong knowledge of mathematics content and various literacy teaching methodologies.
• Ability to analyze data and use it strategically to inform instruction.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping students succeed.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to diverse student needs.
• Desire and willingness to promote the school’s mission and values.
• Demonstrated effective classroom-management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with peers and team members.
• Professional and personal integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Classroom teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ mathematical abilities and identify specific learning needs.
• Conduct assessments to identify students in need of literacy intervention.
• Coordinate, write, manage, and monitor Title 1 Part A intervention requirements, including setting goals for each student and academic area.
• Develop and implement individualized and small-group intervention plans based on student assessment data and aligned with curriculum standards.
• Provide direct instruction in small groups or one-on-one sessions to target specific math and literacy skills.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate mathematical strategies into classroom instruction and ensure consistency in instructional methods.
• Implement evidence-based strategies to improve reading fluency, comprehension, phonics, and writing skills.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and support services, including the READ Act coordinator and case manager, to develop individualized literacy plans based on assessment data.
• Participate in MTSS/RTI processes, student support meetings, and problem-solving teams.
• Monitor and track student progress through regular assessments and adjust intervention strategies as needed.
• Implement student plans with fidelity, including IEP, 504, ALP, and safety plans.
• Assist administration with state compliance requirements related to Title 1 Part A intervention programming.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant state, federal, and local laws and regulations, including those of the Colorado Charter School Institute.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, faculty, students, and parents.
• Attend faculty meetings, professional development, and other meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) enrollment, including employer contributions
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Earned paid time off (PTO) compliant with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level