Interventionist Teacher

Job Title: Certified Teacher - Interventionist

Location: Craig Middle School

Reports to: Designated Principal

Date of Availability: August 2026
 

Salary: Placement on the Certified salary schedule is commensurate with education and teaching experience. Base Salary starts at $51,000.

Primary Responsibilities:

 The Interventionist provides targeted academic support to students requiring additional instruction beyond Tier I core classroom learning. This position supports the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) by delivering research-based interventions, monitoring student progress, supporting READ Act implementation, and partnering with teachers and the Learning Coordinator to strengthen instructional practices through the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process.

The Interventionist collaborates with staff to ensure all students have access to effective instruction aligned with district curriculum, academic standards, and schoolwide instructional expectations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Targeted Academic Intervention

• Provide direct instructional support to identified students through small-group and/or individual intervention in reading and/or mathematics.
• Differentiate instruction to address skill deficits and accelerate student learning.
• Foster academic confidence, executive functioning skills, and independent learning behaviors.
• Conduct screening and diagnostic assessments as assigned. Monitor student progress regularly using curriculum-based measures and assessment tools.
• Provide student progress data to PLC and MTSS teams to support instructional decision-making.
• Support re-entry academic planning for students experiencing attendance gaps or interrupted learning.

MTSS Instructional Planning & Support

• Develop and implement appropriate instructional strategies for students identified through MTSS plans.
• Design targeted supports addressing individual learning needs while maintaining alignment with Tier I instruction.
• Support teachers in applying universal (Tier I) instructional strategies that improve access and outcomes for all learners.Assist teachers in identifying scaffolds, accommodations, and differentiation practices within the general education classroom.
• Partner with the Learning Coordinator to develop layered systems of academic support aligned to MTSS frameworks.
• Assist in planning and supporting intervention opportunities beyond the regular school day, including Friday School, Summer School, and other extended learning programs.

READ Act & Literacy Monitoring

• Monitor the academic progress of all students identified with READ Plans in accordance with Colorado READ Act requirements.
• Maintain and update READ Plan documentation, including assessment and progress monitoring data.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure READ Plan supports are implemented consistently within Tier I instruction.

5. PLC Collaboration & Instructional Partnership

• Partner with the Learning Coordinator to support teachers in instructional planning and implementation through the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process.
• Model effective instructional strategies and supports when appropriate.
• Promote alignment between intervention instruction, classroom practices, and schoolwide instructional expectations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of MTSS framework and tiered instruction
• Knowledge of evidence-based literacy and/or mathematics intervention practices
• Ability to analyze student data and adjust instruction accordingly
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within PLC structures
• Ability to build positive relationships with middle school students
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with administrators, teachers, students and family members.
• Proven experience as an effective classroom educator
• Ability to maintain individual student records and files.
• Ability to discipline students in keeping with school and district procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of effective instructional strategies.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Valid Colorado Teaching License required
• Experience with academic intervention or targeted instruction preferred
• Knowledge of Colorado READ Act requirements 

Essential Job Functions: 

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to compare, analyze, communicate, use interpersonal skills, and compile. Frequently required to copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate and negotiate.
 

Abilities: Requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively, with minimal supervision. Must be able to operate a personal computer and common business software, including word processing and spreadsheet programs. Must be able to assume tasks of other staff members in their absence or at periods requiring assistance.

Physical Abilities: Requires sufficient visual acuity to recognize words and numbers and operate business equipment.

Requires hand-eye-arm coordination to use common business equipment, including a personal computer keyboard.

Requires the ability to lift light to moderate weight objects (10-25 pounds) on an occasional basis, sufficient ambulatory

ability to stand for sustained periods of time.

Benefits include: PERA retirement, health insurance, paid time off, short and long term disability, other optional benefit elections and 11 days of Annual leave.

Additional information: *Salary/pay rate is determined based on qualifications and experience relevant to the job description requirements. Full pay range may be found on the appropriate salary schedule.

Language Skills:  Ability to read and analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

Other Skills and Abilities:  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

Physical Demands:  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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to run; stoop and kneel.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.  The employee must occasionally push items of 75lbs. or more, such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture.  Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described below here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment.  Is directly responsible for student safety, work output and wellbeing.  

Moffat County School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online at www.moffatsd.org. 
 

In compliance with Title VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Moffat County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. English speaking ability will not be a barrier to participation and admission to District programs. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees or need for special education services. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the District.  Compliance Officer for Title IX – Megan Caughey, 600 Texas Ave, Craig, CO  81625, 970-826-6410, megan.caughey@moffatsd.org.  

En cumplimiento del Título VI y VII del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Título IX de la Enmienda de Educación de 1972; Sección 504 del Acto de la Rehabilitación de 1973, la Discriminación de Edad en Acto del Empleo de 1967, el Acto de los Americanos con Discapacidades, el Acto de no Discriminación de Información Genética de 2008 y la ley de Colorado, Condado de Moffat Distrito Escolar RE-1 no discrimina ilegalmente en base a raza, color, sexo, religión, origen nacional, ascendencia, credo, edad, estado civil, orientación sexual, información genética, discapacidad o necesidad de servicios de educación especial en la admisión, acceso, tratamiento o empleo en programas educativos o actividades que opera. Capacidad de hablar ingles no será un obstáculo para la participación y admisión a programas del Distrito. Se han establecido procedimientos de queja para los estudiantes, padres, empleados o necesidad de servicios de educación especial. La(s) siguiente(s) persona(s) han sido identificadas como el oficial de cumplimiento para el Distrito: Megan Caughey, 600 Texas Ave, Craig Co 81625, 970-826-6410, megan.caughey@moffatsd.org.