Academic Interventionist and SEL Interventionist

Position

Job Title: Academic Interventionist and SEL Interventionist (Full Time – 0.5 FTE each) at Jefferson Elementary School, 2026‑2027 School Year.

Location: Jefferson Elementary School

Schedule: Teacher's Contract

Salary: From $47,393 to $91,468 annually

Benefits: Eligible

The position supports students in achieving proficiency in challenging state academic standards by providing supplemental instructional and intervention services that enhance the existing educational program. It also supports students’ social‑emotional growth through classroom‑based instruction focused on self‑awareness, self‑management, relationship skills, problem‑solving, and responsible decision‑making.

Intervention and Progress Monitoring – 50% of time.

Responsibilities include:

• Supports and provides interventions for students.
• Works with grade‑level teams and Instructional Coach to use common assessment data to monitor progress for students receiving interventions.
• Analyzes, progress monitors, and interprets grade‑level data trends to design, implement, and determine the impact of interventions.
• Provides parent outreach to assist parents with strategies they can use to support their child.

Social‑Emotional Support – 45% of time.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides SEL lessons and supports students across multiple grade levels.
• Collaborates closely with the school counselor to design and implement effective SEL instruction and interventions.
• Assists in identifying student social‑emotional needs and supports the implementation of strategies to promote student success.
• Supports school‑wide positive behavior, attendance, and engagement initiatives.

General Support – 5% of time.

Responsibilities include:

• Contributes to the implementation of special projects when assigned.
• Provides general student supervision as needed (indoor and outdoor locations such as lunchroom, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, etc.).

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education.
• Valid North Dakota Teaching License.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful elementary teaching experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with instructional technology.

• Ability to interpret and analyze data.
• Experience with behavior management strategies.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals.
• Intermediate proficiency with instructional technology.
• Experience in using assessment results to guide instruction.
• Knowledge of research and best practices in instructional design and differentiating instruction.

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