MTSS Intervention Specialist — Literacy & Math (Tier 2/3)

Applitrack; Vernon Township (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack through Cedar Mountain Primary School in Vernon Township, NJ, seeks an Academic Support Teacher to deliver targeted, MTSS-aligned interventions in small-group and individual settings. You will use ongoing assessment data to plan, adjust instruction, and partner with teachers, families, and the Child Study Team to support student growth.

The role requires a valid NJ Instructional Certificate, strong data literacy, and the ability to collaborate with staff; salary ranges from $57,330 to

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate in the area of expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based intervention practices and MTSS/VTSS.
• Ability to analyze data from screeners and progress monitoring tools and adjust instruction.
• Maintain a positive, structured small-group learning environment.
• Digital fluency with intervention platforms, dashboards, and LMS.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Criminal history background check and US citizenship or legal resident status.

Responsibilities

• Delivers targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions in literacy, mathematics, or foundational skills.
• Uses screeners and progress data to identify students, set goals, and adjust instruction.
• Implements evidence-based intervention programs with fidelity.
• Plans sessions with clear objectives and checks for understanding.
• Collaborates with teachers and instructional coaches in push-in and pull-out models.
• Maintains attendance, intervention records, and progress data in district systems.
• Participates in I&RS, VTSS, and data team meetings; supports tier movements.
• Communicates progress with parents and guardians; shares at-home strategies.
• Coordinates with VTSS, Child Study Team, and counselors for evaluations.
• Maintains positive intervention environments and manages caseloads to maximize time.
• Supports transitions between tiers and grades by sharing history with receiving teachers.
• Engages in professional growth on MTSS, data literacy, and interventions.
• Participates in planning, committees, and district initiatives related to intervention.

Skills

MTSS framework

Data analysis

Intervention literacy

Communication

Digital fluency

Collaboration

Education

Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Tools

Data dashboards

Learning management tools

Job description

Applitrack through Cedar Mountain Primary School in Vernon Township, NJ, seeks an Academic Support Teacher to deliver targeted, MTSS-aligned interventions in small-group and individual settings. You will use ongoing assessment data to plan, adjust instruction, and partner with teachers, families, and the Child Study Team to support student growth.

The role requires a valid NJ Instructional Certificate, strong data literacy, and the ability to collaborate with staff; salary ranges from $57,330 to