MTSS INTERVENTIONIST (2026-2027)

VANCEBORO FARM LIFE ELEMENTARY; Vanceboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

VANCEBORO FARM LIFE ELEMENTARY in Craven County Schools seeks a licensed MTSS Interventionist to deliver targeted academic, behavioral, and attendance interventions. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, collaboration with the MTSS team, teachers, and families to accelerate student progress.

The position focuses on Tier II/III interventions with progress monitoring, working closely with district MTSS staff and school leadership to ensure effective implementation and accountability.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Completion of LETRS training or other Science of Reading-aligned PD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted academic, behavioral, and/or attendance interventions (Tier II/III).
• Use data to identify students in need of intervention and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with MTSS Coordinator, teachers, and families to align interventions.
• Develop targeted plans and adjust instruction based on student progress data.
• Attend MTSS meetings and support problem-solving and instructional decisions.

Skills

MTSS framework

Data-driven instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Progress monitoring

Education

NC Professional Educator's License

Tools

DIBELS data tools

AimswebPlus

Job description

Craven County Schools VANCEBORO FARM LIFE ELEMENTARY - Vanceboro, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

Position: MTSS Interventionist
Reports to: Principal / District MTSS Coordinator
Terms of Employment:10 months
Pay Grade: NC Salary Schedule (commensurate with experience) plus local supplement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Nature of Work

The MTSS Interventionist is a licensed educator who provides targeted, research-based
academic, behavioral, and/or attendance interventions to students who are not meeting
grade-level expectations. The MTSS Interventionist works collaboratively with the
District MTSS Coordinator, school administrators, classroom teachers, special
education staff, and other professional colleagues to ensure that interventions are data-
driven and aligned with identified student needs.
The primary focus of this role is direct student intervention and progress monitoring to
accelerate student outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction & Intervention Delivery

• Provide explicit, systematic, and research-based interventions in academic,behavioral, and/or attendance areas
• Deliver small group supplemental (Tier II) and/or intensive (Tier III) instructionaligned to identified student needs
• Implement interventions with fidelity, including modeling, guided practice, andfeedback
• Utilize district-approved intervention programs and evidence-based strategies

Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring

• Use academic, behavior, and attendance data to identify students in need of intervention
• Analyze screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring data (e.g., mCLASS DIBELS, AimswebPlus, behavior/attendance data)
• Develop and implement targeted intervention plans and adjust instruction based on student progress data
• Conduct regular progress monitoring and maintain accurate documentation of interventions, student outcomes, and data records within district MTSS/intervention data systems
• Support MTSS team decisions regarding student tier movement
• Communicate with families regarding student progress, intervention plans, and strategies for support at home
• Participate in MTSS meetings and data teams to support problem-solving and instructional decision-making
• Assist in organizing intervention groups and schedules based on student needs
• Attend district MTSS meetings to ensure alignment between district expectations and school-level implementation

Collaboration & MTSS Implementation

• Communicate with families regarding student progress, intervention plans, and strategies for support at home
• Participate in MTSS meetings and data teams to support problem-solving and instructional decision-making
• Assist in organizing intervention groups and schedules based on student needs
• Attend district MTSS meetings to ensure alignment between district expectations and school-level implementation

Professional Learning & Capacity Building

• Support teachers in implementing district-endorsed intervention curricula and evidence-based instructional strategies
• Model and share effective intervention practices to support teacher understanding and application
• Share strategies that support student success in core instruction (Tier I)
• Participate in professional learning related to MTSS, intervention practices, and data-based decision-making
• Facilitate or support professional development to strengthen staff understanding of intervention practices and student support strategies

Qualifications:

Certification and Licensure Requirements (if applicable):

• Must hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with diverse learners and/or intervention programs preferred
• Completion of LETRS training or other Science of Reading-aligned professional development (e.g., structured literacy, phonics-based instruction) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the MTSS framework and tiered instruction
• Knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices
• Ability to deliver explicit, systematic instruction
• Knowledge of effective mathematics instruction, including the use of concrete, representational/pictoral, and abstract (CRA) approaches
• Ability to implement evidence-based behavioral strategies to support engagement and self-regulation
• Ability to analyze and use data to inform instruction
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple student groups and schedules

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, and move instructional materials and resources (up to 25–30 pounds)
• Ability to stand, walk, and actively engage with students for extended periods
• Ability to work in various instructional settings

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Knowledge of the MTSS model and how to implement interventions and monitor student progress
• Knowledge of current research on academic, behavioral, and social-emotional learning (SEL) interventions
• Experience working with and developing programs for diverse groups of students
• Ability to analyze data and use data to drive decision-making
• Assist schools in understanding screening, diagnostic and progress monitoring data for the purpose of identification of struggling learners, instruction/intervention design, and students’ response to interventions, respectively.
• Provides individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students in pull out and/or classroom setting.
• Assist with designing intervention and monitoring response to intervention for students who are struggling.
• Assists schools in developing strategic plans for intervention and growth for all students.
• Monitor and report out student achievement data associated with the multi-tier assessments.
• Manage student intervention caseloads.
• Mentor school-based Problem-Solving teams through development and implementation of MTSS at all tiers.
• Maintains records as required by the school, District and/or state and makes appropriate reports as directed.
• Communicate and work closely with the regular classroom teachers while assisting in the development of each students’ intervention program.
• Have in-depth knowledge of data collection and progress monitoring
• Develop and provide materials for/with colleagues
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid understanding of research best practices.
• Understanding the growth and development of students to which he/she is assigned.
• Knowledge of students ' growth, development, and learning.
• Skilled in assessment and using its data for teaching and learning.
• Ability to meet the needs of all learners.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to operate common office machines and technology.
• Ability to develop and compile records and reports.
• Ability to maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Requires the ability to speak effectively in order to exchange information.
• Ability to receive and perform instructions, assignments and directions from supervisors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Experience with the use of technology in the delivery of instruction to students.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

**By submitting your application you are indicating that you have read the above position description of the job for which you are being recommended. In addition, you are indicating that you are aware of the essential duties of the position and that you can perform the essential functions of the job. You agree to perform each of the duties identified on this job description and understand that failure to perform any of the duties may lead to reprimand up to and including dismissal by the Craven County Schools Board of Education.

*In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:
Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tiffany York , Principal
• VANCEBORO FARM LIFE ELEMENTARY
• Email: [e-mail]