Interventionist

Starkville High School; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Starkville High School in Starkville, Mississippi seeks an Interventionist to support teachers and students. The role focuses on building student confidence and equipping learners with needed academic skills, with monitoring of progress and feedback to staff and students.

The Interventionist will implement targeted instructional and behavioral strategies, lead data reviews, and collaborate with the district intervention team to ensure fidelity

Qualifications

• Three years experience as classroom teacher with MS certification.
• Ability to analyze data to inform instructional decisions.
• Proficiency in using technology to support instruction and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Implement a systematic three-tier intervention process.
• Assist teacher support groups with analyzing student work and coordinating interventions.
• Participate in universal screening for reading and math for K-12.
• Provide staff development on baseline screening and interventions.
• Attend Teacher Support Team meetings and contribute to data-driven plans.
• Record and track intervention data accurately and timely.

Skills

Three years experience

Education

Mississippi teaching certification

Job description

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Interventionist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5847901
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE:School Interventionist

REPORTS TO:InterventionCoordinator

LENGTH OF CONTRACT OR WORK YEAR:187 days

SUMMARY: This position will directly support teachers and students to help build confidence and help students gain the skills needed for academic success. The Interventionist monitors students’ progress, identifies specific academic issues, and provides feedback to the teacher and student based on observation.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement a systematic process of instructional and behavioral interventions that complies with the required three tier system
• Assist teacher support groups in analyzing student work and help coordinate the implementation of appropriate intervention strategies
• Participate as a part of the district intervention team in implementing a system of universal screening in reading and mathematics for all students in grades K-12
• Conduct ongoing staff development for teachers and administrators in the areas of baseline screening and instructional interventions
• Attend Teacher Support Team meetings at each school
• Assist principals and staff members in analyzing data as the basis of prescriptive interventions and the application of differentiated instructional strategies
• Accurately record and track student intervention data
• Ensure that interventions in the assigned school are carried out with fidelity as prescribed
• Educate parents and community members on instructional and behavioral intervention practices in the district
• Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work location and notifies supervisor of impending absence in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties/responsibilities appropriate to student intervention, differentiated instruction and/or content training needs off the staff and district

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of three years experience as a classroom teacher and appropriate certification from the State of Mississippi
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all staff members to plan and implement appropriate instructional interventions
• Knowledge of the state-adopted academic content standards and frameworks
• Knowledge of analyzing data as the basis for instructional decisions
• Ability to use technology effectively
• Strong organizational skills in scheduling interventions, tracking individual student progress, teacher and parent meetings, and data application
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Leadership qualities in the area of staff development and demonstration lessons
• Knowledge of current educational research in the area of response to interventions
• Experience in working with multiple grade levels and differentiated instruction
• Demonstrated commitment to personal professional growth

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Environment: Standard office and school settings to include classrooms, gyms, libraries, cafeterias, and recreational areas; moderate travel; exposure to potentially stressful environments; regularly perform inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical: Sufficient physical ability to perform moderate lifting up to 25 pounds; regularly required to walk, sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; may require climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; the noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Vernita Wilson , [e-mail]
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]