MTSS INTERVENTIONIST (2026-2027)

CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS

MTSS Interventionist

Job Description

Position: MTSS Interventionist
Reports to: Principal / District MTSS Coordinator
Terms of Employment: 10 months
Pay Grade: NC Salary Schedule (commensurate with experience) plus local supplement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Nature of Work

The MTSS Interventionist is a licensed educator who provides targeted, research-based
academic, behavioral, and/or attendance interventions to students who are not meeting
grade-level expectations. The MTSS Interventionist works collaboratively with the
District MTSS Coordinator, school administrators, classroom teachers, special
education staff, and other professional colleagues to ensure that interventions are data-
driven and aligned with identified student needs.
The primary focus of this role is direct student intervention and progress monitoring to
accelerate student outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Instruction & Intervention Delivery

Provide explicit, systematic, and research-based interventions in academic,behavioral, and/or attendance areas

Deliver small group supplemental (Tier II) and/or intensive (Tier III) instructionaligned to identified student needs

Implement interventions with fidelity, including modeling, guided practice, andfeedback

Utilize district-approved intervention programs and evidence-based strategies

Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring

Use academic, behavior, and attendance data to identify students in need of intervention

Analyze screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring data (e.g., mCLASS DIBELS, AimswebPlus, behavior/attendance data)

Develop and implement targeted intervention plans and adjust instruction based on student progress data

Conduct regular progress monitoring and maintain accurate documentation of interventions, student outcomes, and data records within district MTSS/intervention data systems

Support MTSS team decisions regarding student tier movement

Collaboration & MTSS Implementation

Communicate with families regarding student progress, intervention plans, and strategies for support at home

Participate in MTSS meetings and data teams to support problem-solving and instructional decision-making

Assist in organizing intervention groups and schedules based on student needs

Attend district MTSS meetings to ensure alignment between district expectations and school-level implementation

Professional Learning & Capacity Building

Support teachers in implementing district-endorsed intervention curricula and evidence-based instructional strategies

Model and share effective intervention practices to support teacher understanding and application

Share strategies that support student success in core instruction (Tier I)

Participate in professional learning related to MTSS, intervention practices, and data-based decision-making

Facilitate or support professional development to strengthen staff understanding of intervention practices and student support strategies

Qualifications :

Certification and Licensure Requirements (if applicable):

Must hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred

Experience working with diverse learners and/or intervention programs preferred

Completion of LETRS training or other Science of Reading-aligned professional development (e.g., structured literacy, phonics-based instruction) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the MTSS framework and tiered instruction

Knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices

Ability to deliver explicit, systematic instruction

Knowledge of effective mathematics instruction, including the use of concrete, representational/pictoral, and abstract (CRA) approaches

Ability to implement evidence-based behavioral strategies to support engagement and self-regulation

Ability to analyze and use data to inform instruction

Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple student groups and schedules

Physical Requirements :

Ability to lift, carry, and move instructional materials and resources (up to 25–30 pounds)

Ability to stand, walk, and actively engage with students for extended periods

Ability to work in various instructional settings

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Knowledge of the MTSS model and how to implement interventions and monitor student progress

Knowledge of current research on academic, behavioral, and social-emotional learning (SEL) interventions

Experience working with and developing programs for diverse groups of students

Ability to analyze data and use data to drive decision-making

Assist schools in understanding screening, diagnostic and progress monitoring data for the purpose of identification of struggling learners, instruction/intervention design, and students’ response to interventions, respectively.

Provides individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students in pull out and/or classroom setting.

Assist with designing intervention and monitoring response to intervention for students who are struggling.

Assists schools in developing strategic plans for intervention and growth for all students.

Monitor and report out student achievement data associated with the multi-tier assessments.

Manage student intervention caseloads.

Mentor school-based Problem-Solving teams through development and implementation of MTSS at all tiers.

Maintains records as required by the school, District and/or state and makes appropriate reports as directed.

Communicate and work closely with the regular classroom teachers while assisting in the development of each students’ intervention program.

Have in-depth knowledge of data collection and progress monitoring

Develop and provide materials for/with colleagues

Performs other related duties as assigned

Solid understanding of research best practices.

Understanding the growth and development of students to which he/she is assigned.

Knowledge of students ' growth, development, and learning.

Skilled in assessment and using its data for teaching and learning.

Ability to meet the needs of all learners.

Ability to motivate students.

Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Ability to perform general clerical duties.

Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.

Ability to operate common office machines and technology.

Ability to develop and compile records and reports.

Ability to maintain basic files and records.

Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Requires the ability to speak effectively in order to exchange information.

Ability to receive and perform instructions, assignments and directions from supervisors.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments.

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.

Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

Experience with the use of technology in the delivery of instruction to students.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees in this job must be energetic and flexible and possess the visual acuity to prepare data, work with records processes, and do extensive reading and research. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light work.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

**By submitting your application you are indicating that you have read the above position description of the job for which you are being recommended. In addition, you are indicating that you are aware of the essential duties of the position and that you can perform the essential functions of the job. You agree to perform each of the duties identified on this job description and understand that failure to perform any of the duties may lead to reprimand up to and including dismissal by the Craven County Schools Board of Education.

*In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.