Intervention Specialist (K-8)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Mendham (NJ); On-site; USD 60,240 - 101,495; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking an Elementary School Intervention Specialist for Hilltop Elementary School.

The IS will identify students needing instructional intervention in language arts and mathematics and help develop and implement intervention plans. Working with the building principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction, you will support tiered interventions, maintain records, and monitor progress with data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• New Jersey certification as an elementary teacher.
• Ability to identify learning difficulties in language arts literacy and/or mathematics.
• Ability to support development of instructional interventions for reading, writing, and/or mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing district criteria for tiered interventions in line with district philosophy.
• Deliver tiered interventions in general education classrooms and small-group settings.
• Plan, record, and evaluate student progress with ongoing assessment data.
• Use diagnostic/prescriptive assessments and timely reporting.
• Attend meetings related to program implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by building principal or Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
• Multisensory Reading Experience preferred.

Skills

Assessment data analysis

Collaboration with admin/teachers/ps

Education

New Jersey elementary teacher certification

Job description

Position Type

Elementary School Teaching/Intervention Specialist

Date Posted

5/28/2026

Location

Hilltop Elementary School

QUALIFICATIONS

1. New Jersey certification as an elementary teacher
2. Knowledge and skills in the following areas:
   • Ability to identify learning difficulties in language arts literacy and/or mathematics through the administration of assessments and or the analysis of assessment data.
   • Ability to support the development of appropriate instructional interventions for reading, writing, and/or mathematics.
   • Ability to collaborate effectively with building and district administrators, classroom teachers, and parents.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction

JOB GOAL

Working directly with the building principal and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Intervention Specialist (IS) assists in the identification of students in need of instructional intervention in language arts and mathematics and is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of intervention plans to assist identified students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the building principal and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction in the development of district criteria for tiered interventions in accordance with the district's tiered intervention philosophy, and discussion with administration.
• Supports the delivery of services based on the following tiered progression:
  • Providing high‑quality learning environments, evidence‑based curricular and instructional practices, and a continuum of supports and interventions in general education classrooms, including bilingual classrooms, delivered with fidelity by trained teachers with the support of other professionals.
  • Providing supplemental supports and interventions that may be delivered in small‑group instruction, provided in either the general classroom or during an intervention period. Interventions include evidence‑based instructional practices and interventions that increase in intensity, frequency and duration based upon the review of data during regular progress monitoring intervals.
  • Providing intensive supports and interventions that may be delivered individually and provided in or outside of the classroom after the delivery of core instruction. There may be adaptations of supports and interventions based on an individual student's performance using data that are reviewed during frequent progress monitoring intervals.
• Applies knowledge and understanding of subject matter, especially language arts literacy and mathematics.
• Shows competency in planning, record keeping, and evaluating students such as:
  • Developing and maintaining long‑term and daily written lesson plans based on student needs, interests and abilities.
  • Developing and maintaining accurate records of student progress indicative of an ongoing evaluation process.
  • Using assessments (diagnostic/prescriptive process) and evaluating all students as needed.
  • Completing required teacher/administrative reports promptly and accurately.
• Demonstrates effective teaching techniques such as:
  • Using instructional materials carefully and intelligently.
  • Providing for student's individual levels of achievement, ability and interest.
  • Creating an environment conducive to student development and execution of programs, projects and interventions.
  • Using varied instructional methods adjusted to content and student learning needs.
• Attends meetings related to program implementation.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities incidental to the position or as assigned by the building principal or designee, or the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
• Multisensory Reading Experience preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work year and salary to be determined by the board. Salary range: $60,240 - $101,495. Benefits are provided in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Annual Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations.