Teacher Ex Ed Interventionist- Dodson ES (2026-2027)
About The Position
The Teacher Ex Ed Interventionist provides direct, explicit, research-based interventions for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), while supporting their access to core instruction. The role delivers academic, social-emotional, and behavioral interventions, monitors progress, and uses current student data to inform instruction and IEPs. It also supports inclusive education in general education settings, coordinates services with related providers, and develops and implements IEPs in compliance with state and federal law. The interventionist facilitates IEP, reevaluation, and manifestation determination meetings; collaborates with students, families, educators, school leaders, and related service providers; and participates in ongoing professional development to apply effective, evidence-based practices. This is a school-based position at Dodson Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
- Must hold or be eligible for a Tennessee Department of Education certificate or license with a Special Education Interventionist K–8 endorsement (144) and/or Special Education Interventionist 6–12 endorsement (145).
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of special education and/or the relevant specialty area.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching for students with disabilities.
- Skills in communication and collaboration with parents, educators, and students; connecting curriculum to learners; student management; presenting to large groups; organization; data-based decision-making; problem-solving; and providing intensive intervention.
- Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or similar federal regulation.
- Technology skills with Teams, Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, iOS, and/or other district applications or equipment as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
- Professional training and paid or volunteer experience with individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, explicit, evidence-based academic, social-emotional, and behavioral interventions in addition to core instruction.
- Collaborate in facilitating and developing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans based on student needs.
- Provide intensive interventions with fidelity and progress-monitor students receiving intensive academic, social-emotional, or behavioral support; communicate progress toward goals with students, parents, and school teams.
- Use available data, including attendance, behavior incidents, universal screening, intervention data, and progress-monitoring results, to inform instruction, interventions, and students’ IEPs.
- Ensure students with IEPs participate in universal screening and required statewide testing with appropriate accommodations.
- Manage and provide inclusive support in general education settings, including indirect support, aligning accommodations and modifications, and managing paraprofessional support.
- Attend grade-level and content meetings to help plan access to core instruction and meaningful inclusive supports that promote the least restrictive environment.
- Coordinate services for students with disabilities with related service providers, such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and nurses.
- Develop and implement IEPs and ensure service delivery and student progress comply with state and federal laws governing services for students with disabilities.
- Facilitate IEP, reevaluation, and manifestation determination meetings in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
- Collaborate with related service providers, school leadership, and families to schedule timely meetings and collect relevant data, assessments, and information.
- Participate in ongoing professional development to support effective, evidence-based practices for students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
