Intervention Specialist Elementary/Middle Schools

Vancouver Public Schools; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Public Schools seeks an Intervention Specialist for Elementary/Middle Schools to support students with behavioral health needs. The role involves pre‑assessment screening, coordinating services, and collaboration with teachers, counselors, and families to connect students with appropriate supports.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's in Behavioral Sciences with related certifications; a graduate degree or ESA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Substance Use Disorder Professional certification or Certified Prevention Professional.
• Graduate level degree in Behavioral Sciences preferred or ESA certification preferred.
• Demonstrate case management/record keeping skills.
• Knowledge of alcohol and/or drug abuse federal confidentiality laws.
• Knowledge and experience in school based student assistance programs.

Responsibilities

• Treat co-workers, students, parents with dignity and respect at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model and independent adult for students.
• Provide pre-assessment screening for substance abuse, mental health needs.
• Assist students and families in accessing mental health and community services.
• Maintain valid certificates, licenses and permits as required.

Skills

Case management

Record keeping

Confidentiality laws

Collaboration with school staff

Crisis/behavior support

Education

Bachelor's in Behavioral Sciences

Graduate degree preferred

ESA certification preferred

Job description

Intervention Specialist Elementary/Middle Schools

Vancouver Public Schools Multiple locations - Vancouver, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5904615
Application Deadline: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 26, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

8 hours per day, 9 months per year

This is a temporary position funded for two years with the possibilityofa third year.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their degree, education or credits, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences or other related field from an accredited college or university
• Substance Use Disorder Professional certification or Certified Prevention Professional
• Graduate level degree in Behavioral Sciences preferred or ESA certification preferred
• Demonstrate case management/record keeping skills
• Demonstrate knowledge in alcohol and/or drug abuse federal confidentiality laws
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of substance abuse assessment, intervention, treatment and recovery process for adolescents and families
• Demonstrate ability to work successfully with children, parents
• Demonstrate ability to work with school staff, including teachers, administrator and non-classified staff
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in school based student assistance programs
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift and move moderately sized objects up to 50 pounds
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

Essential Functions

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Provide students with pre-assessment screening for substance abuse, mental health issues and other social service needs
• Serve as a consistent adult during the student’s involvement EPSDT screening, assessment and treatment services
• Facilitate access to needed social services that will augment and/or reinforce the treatment for chemical dependency
• Provide support for students including, but not limited to, discharged from a chemical dependency program or leave treatment prematurely in order to reconnect the youth to treatment
• Advocate for the student’s health and treatment needs with the treatment provider
• Available to problem solve when there is a crisis in the student’s treatment plan
• Availability to students and families, including evening Insight Program
• Participate as a team member of the school student assistance teams including behavior support team
• Maintain all valid certificates, licenses, endorsements and permits as required by state and local authorities
• Maintain and have available for use a personal automobile to accomplish duties required for the performance of responsibilities
• Develop building linkage with assessments and treatment programs, juvenile justice and DSHS, mental health services and the health district
• Assist students and families in accessing and sustaining needed mental health, drug and alcohol, and other community services
• Confer and consult with parents and/or guardians regarding student needs and provide support and education for parents and/or guardians
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

It is understood that the district has the right to transfer and assign employees to best fit the needs of the district.

Benefits/Compensation

Salary & Time Off: New employees start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. However, employees with verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Educational Service Districts may receive experience credit toward salary placement. Salary schedules can be accessed here .

Benefits: Employees anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed eligibility information can be found here .

Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) based on position FTE. Detailed information can be found here .

Time Off: Vancouver Public Schools offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave.

• Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).
• Personal Leave: 3 days per school year
• Twelve (12) month full-time Pro Tech employees are eligible to accrue ten (10) days vacation at one (1) - five (5) years of service. The accrual days are incrementally improved by five (5) days at the completion of five (5), eleven (11) and twenty (20) consecutive years of service respectively.

Position Type: Day Shift

Salary: $42.05 to $48.52 Hourly

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required