Academic and Behavioral Interventionist - Elementary

School District 27J; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

West Ridge Elementary in Thornton, CO seeks an Academic & Behavioral Interventionist to provide targeted, data-driven support to students needing academic and behavioral help. This role aligns with West Ridge UIP goals in ELA, Math and Behavior and works with MTSS team, teachers and leadership to close gaps and foster a culture of support.

This is a full-time position with 1.0 FTE. Responsibilities include small-group reading and math interventions, behavioral supports, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado teaching license/authorization required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with MTSS and staff.
• Commitment to data-driven improvement and student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted academic interventions in reading and math using data from FastBridge and CMAS.
• Deliver proactive behavioral supports aligned with UIP and MTSS.
• Collaborate with teachers during PLCs to plan Tier 2/3 interventions.
• Document progress and incident trends to guide decisions.
• Partner with counselors and admin for wraparound supports.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

Team collaboration

MTSS collaboration

Education

Colorado Department of Education Teaching License/Authorization

Tools

FastBridge

CMAS data analysis

Job description

West Ridge Elementary, a 27J School in Thornton, CO, is seeking a dedicated Academic & Behavioral Interventionist to provide targeted, data-driven support to students who need additional intervention to succeed academically and behaviorally. This role is central to West Ridge's Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) goals in ELA, Math, and Behavior and will work closely with the MTSS team, classroom teachers, and school leadership to close gaps and build a strong, consistent culture of support for every student. This is a full-time, or 1.0 FTE position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide small-group and individual academic interventions in reading and math aligned to FastBridge and CMAS data, and progress-monitor student growth.
• Deliver consistent, proactive behavioral interventions and supports that reinforce clear expectations and de-escalation strategies across classrooms and common areas.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers during PLC time to identify students needing Tier 2/3 support and to align interventions with core instruction.
• Support the implementation of Building Thinking Classrooms practices by reinforcing productive struggle and student ownership during intervention sessions.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of intervention plans, progress data, and behavior incident trends to inform MTSS team decisions.
• Partner with school counselors, special education staff, and administration to ensure a coordinated, wraparound approach for students with the greatest needs.
• Build trusting, consistent relationships with students, families, and staff that reflect West Ridge's culture of high expectations and genuine care.
• Assist in monitoring and reinforcing schoolwide behavior systems to promote consistency across all classrooms and common spaces.

Required Qualifications

• A valid Colorado Department of Education Teaching License/Authorization.
• The ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously.
• The ability and interest to be part of a high-functioning team.
• The ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances (student characteristics, curriculum, and so on).
• A belief in empowering all children as owners of their learning.

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