Intervention Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid Washington state certification with appropriate endorsement(s).
• ESL/ELL endorsements preferred.
• Deep knowledge of the Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, and elementary math.
• Experience with summative, universal screener, progress monitoring, and diagnostic assessments.
• Proven ability to lead teams in collaboration around student growth data and systematic interventions.
• Ability to schedule and train classified staff
• Ability to train staff both individually and in a group setting

Nice To Haves

• LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) training preferred.
• GLAD trained.
• Knowledge of PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention Support).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate professional learning for both certificated and classified staff regarding the Science of Reading, evidence-based math strategies, and diagnostic assessments.
• Mentor staff as a recognized leader to enhance their pedagogical skills and awareness of district initiatives.
• Lead Professional Learning Community (PLC) teams to identify student needs, set learning goals, and facilitate data reviews.
• Serve as a primary resource and consultant to staff members regarding students performing below grade level.
• Create, maintain, and revise the literacy and numeracy components of the school’s academic intervention framework in collaboration with the administrative team.
• Develop tools to track and monitor student progress relative to standards using an evidence-based skill continuum.
• Oversee research-based teaching strategies to ensure high-quality instruction in Structured Literacy and mathematics.
• Coordinate with Title/LAP/Migrant/Bilingual staff to ensure inclusionary programs that follow state and federal regulations.
• Plan for, coordinate, and oversee paraprofessional staff.
• Train and develop paraprofessionals to ensure the effective delivery of direct services to students.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive schedules for paraprofessionals to maximize student support.
• Facilitate student grouping based on priority standards and prerequisite skills, such as phonological awareness or numeracy.
• Administer specific math assessments and provide diagnoses for students below grade level to inform classroom instruction.
• Provide specialized instruction and interventions utilizing assessment-driven, research-based strategies.
• Maintain accurate management records of student progress in compliance with

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses.
• Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.