Certified Intervention Specialist

Purpose: Supports school in the implementation of MTSS framework and provides student interventions in areas of academic, SEL, behavior and attendance

Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Education, School Psychology, or related field and/or
• 5 years teaching experience or related experience in the field of education
• Advanced training in MTSS or equivalent experience
• Experience implementing MTSS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of a Multi-Tiered System of Support model and implementation of a MTSS model in school settings.
• Knowledge of Academic and behavioral interventions to support high-quality instruction for all students and to meet

student’s individual needs.

• Knowledge of Measurement tools for various levels of assessment; including adaptive and curriculum-based

measurement.

• Knowledge of tests/measures
• Skilled in organization
• Skilled communicator

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide training, consultation, and support to administrators, teachers, and school-based leadership teams to facilitate the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) at the district and school level. Assistance activities include observation and feedback, modeling, interpreting data and other supportive assistance necessary to implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
• Works collaboratively with Instructional Support Team and the Curriculum and Instructional Staff
• Monitors the fidelity of implementation of MTSS at the school level including both academic and behavior support systems.
• Monitors processes to ensure compliance and adherence to district procedures, state guidelines, and federal regulations.
• Coordinates MTSS staff development activities for school-based and district personnel.
• Attends all professional development and district-level MTSS meetings.
• Encourages and models skillful use of data to inform decision-making.
• Communicates monthly with the School Leadership Team
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, and other district personnel.
• Maintains effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff and other school personnel.
• Serves, as requested, on district committees.
• Develops and maintains a positive rapport with families and staff.
• Maintains professional competence through professional reading and attending appropriate workshops, courses, and conferences in keeping with the needs of students and in accordance with district guidelines.

* Provides in-person intervention support to the highest-need students in regard to academics and attendance

• Maintains regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.