Certificated Teacher - Interventionist

Federal Way Public Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools seeks a certificated instructional coach & interventionist to provide supplemental intervention services to at-risk students in reading and math, collaborating with classroom teachers. The role uses MTSS frameworks and evidence-based interventions in the classroom or designated area.

The position is funded by Title I/LAP, reports to the principal, and requires a Washington State teaching certificate, three years of classroom experience, and demonstrated strong

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).
• Three (3) years’ of successful classroom teaching experience in relevant grade level and content area.
• Demonstrates predominantly distinguished marks as measured by the criteria set for teacher evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose reading and math strengths/deficits to guide instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers to determine intervention programs and student needs.
• Use MTSS framework to determine frequency and duration of intervention.
• Record and analyze data to archive program effectiveness and student growth.
• Provide small group and occasional individualized instruction within classroom or intervention area.

Skills

Data analysis

Progress monitoring

Collaborative planning

Instructional planning

Education

Washington State Teacher’s Certificate

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Federal Way Public Schools

• Position Type:
  Certificated/ Instructional Coach & Interventionist
• Date Posted:
  11/5/2026
• Location:
  Lake Dolloff Elementary
• Hours per Day:
  180
• Days of the Week:
  Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday
• Shift Times:
  8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will provide supplemental intervention services to identified students who are at-risk of not meeting state reading and/or math standards. These services will be designed in collaboration with classroom teachers and delivered preferably in the classroom or a designated intervention area. Small group instruction will be provided to students with similar academic needs. Individual instruction will be provided when appropriate based on recommendation of intervention team. Research-based intervention programs and materials will be used that align with students’ deficit areas. This certificated position is supervised by the building principal and funded by the Title I/LAP program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Skillfully assess and diagnose student reading and math strengths and deficits in order to set academic goals and inform instruction.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and school intervention team to determine which students are most at-risk and not meeting state academic achievement standards.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and school intervention team to determine what intervention programs will best meet students’ needs.
• Has knowledge of the three levels of instruction and intervention in an MTSS model and makes decisions as appropriate to determine level of frequency and duration of the intervention.
• Uses a variety of research based instructional strategies and methods to best support the needs of the student receiving intervention.
• Utilizes progress monitoring tools to record student growth and adjust instructional program as needed.
• Manage, (analyze, organize, input, and report) data to archive effectiveness of the intervention program and the resulting student achievement.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Current Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s)
• Three (3) years’ of successful classroom teaching experience in relevant grade level and content area
• Demonstrates predominantly distinguished marks as measured by the criteria set for teacher evaluation

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with students in an intervention position
• Deep understanding of the CEL5D instructional framework
• Proven successful experience in an ethnically diverse school district
• Knowledge of English language development

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

• Criminal background clearance
• Valid Washington State Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Current trends and practices in education
• Instructional theory and its application
• Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge
• Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting
• Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics
• Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Learning Standards
• School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO

• Provide an enthusiastic, caring and positive learning climate that promotes high expectations, appropriate behavior, and successful learning
• Use a variety of instructional strategies and methods appropriate for student learning needs
• Be organized yet flexible in managing and coordinating programs
• Effectively assess, diagnose, and progress monitor reading and math skills and effectively implement intervention strategies for student achievement
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software.
• Provide instructional leadership
• Organize and set priorities
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate the wide range of skills which exist in a classroom.
• Apply current trends and practices in education
• Teach in a multi-cultural and mainstream setting
• Use technology to enhance instruction
• Be fair and consistent with all students
• Provide guidance and assistance to students
• Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner
• Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach above and below their shoulders and bend/twist at the waist. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is a school year position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Position reports to and will be evaluated by the building administrator, or designee.

REPRESENTATION

Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) FWEA_CBA_22-24.final.pdf (fwps.org)

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION

Federal Way Education Association (FWEA) Salary Schedule.

This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE – Medical, dental vision, wellness leave, life insurance, retirement, professional development dollars.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Update 04/2016

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

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Diane Ellis

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