Title I Interventionist

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks an Intervention Specialist to provide Tier 2/3 support, targeting academic and SEL goals. The role focuses on delivering targeted interventions, monitoring progress, and coordinating with school teams to close achievement gaps.

Candidates should have a PEL and familiarity with MTSS, SEL, and literacy frameworks. This is a nine-month position aligned with district funding and the school calendar.

Qualifications

• Familiar with MTSS, SEL, and tiered instruction.
• In-depth knowledge of Illinois Learning Standards and Common Core.
• Experience with data tools (Excel, NWEA Crystal Reports, STAR).

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from district and classroom assessments to identify student needs.
• Coordinate with principal and teachers to schedule targeted interventions.
• Provide explicit, small-group instruction to address identified gaps.
• Support and supplement instruction with the U-46 Literacy Framework.
• Compile and share progress data with stakeholders for reports and cards.

Skills

MTSS knowledge

SEL knowledge

Tiered instruction

Data analysis

Education

PEL (Illinois Professional Educator License)

Tools

Tetra Data

Aims Web

Excel

NWEA Crystal Reports

STAR Assessments

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/1/2026
• Date Available: 10/07/2026
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION Department/Location: Teaching & Learning

Calendar Days: 49 Reports To: Building Principal

JD Revision Date: 01/18/2018 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To provide additional support to students who are in need of assistance in achieving their academic and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) goals as a mechanism to close the achievement gap. For students identified as in need of Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, the delivery of targeted interventions and ongoing progress monitoring results in better student outcomes.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Analyzes data from district and classroom assessments to determine the student's specific areas of need.
• Coordinates with the school principal and classroom teacher to create and adhere to a mutually agreed upon intervention schedule to optimize instruction time with students.
• Provides explicit, research-based instruction to small groups of students to concentration the identified areas of need.
• Supplements instruction with the U-46 Literacy Framework.
• Compiles necessary data on individual student progress and disseminates data to principal, teachers, and parents for interim reports and report cards as requested.
• Provides verification reports at Service Team meetings when appropriate, specifically addressing student progress monitoring data.
• Serves as a contributing member of the Building Intervention Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Illinois Professional Educator's License (PEL)

Experience / Knowledge

• Familiar with the MTSS process, SEL, and academic Tiered Instruction.
• Presents an in-depth knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards and Common Core.
• Experience in computer skills including data entry, Tetra Data, Aims Web, Excel, Word, NWEA Crystal Reports, and STAR Assessment reports (preferred).
• Knowledge of guided reading practices.

Physical Demands

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment, with the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.

Terms of Employment

• Nine Month Position – hours and days determined by funding.