Intervention Teacher (Literacy and Mathematics) - Connors Elementary School

Intervention Teacher Position

Connors Elementary School is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Intervention Teacher to provide targeted, evidence-based intervention support in literacy and mathematics for students in grades K through 6. The Intervention Teacher will serve as an integral member of our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Team, working collaboratively with classroom teachers, specialists, administrators, and families to identify student needs, deliver responsive interventions, and monitor progress toward individual learning goals.

This position plays a critical role in our commitment to ensuring that every student including our diverse, multilingual learners receives the right support, at the right time, in the right setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Intervention & Instruction:
  Deliver targeted, small-group and individual intervention sessions in literacy and/or mathematics to students identified through the MTSS process as needing Tier 2 or Tier 3 support. Implement research-based, structured intervention programs with fidelity across both literacy and mathematics domains. Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a diverse student population, including multilingual learners and students with varied learning profiles. Develop and implement individualized intervention plans aligned with each student's assessed needs and learning goals.
• MTSS Collaboration & Data:
  Serve as an active and contributing member of the school's MTSS Team, participating in regular team meetings, student support planning, and data review cycles. Collect, record, analyze, and present student progress monitoring data to inform instructional decisions and tier placement. Collaborate with the MTSS Team and administration to identify students in need of intervention and to evaluate the effectiveness of current supports.
  
  Support the development and implementation of student intervention plans, including goal-setting, progress monitoring timelines, and exit criteria.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Partner closely with classroom teachers to align intervention instruction with Tier 1 core curriculum in literacy and mathematics. Consult regularly with classroom teachers to ensure intervention goals are reinforced within the general education setting. Communicate proactively and consistently with families regarding student progress, intervention strategies, and ways to support learning at home.

Professional Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate, thorough records for each student served, including assessment data, intervention logs, and progress notes. Participate in ongoing professional development aligned with evidence-based intervention practices in literacy and mathematics. Stay current with research and best practices in intervention, MTSS, and culturally responsive instruction. Contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture that reflects Connors' core values and beliefs. Participate in school-wide events, programs, and initiatives that support the growth and well-being of all students.

Qualification Requirements:
Education and/or Experience Valid Maine Teaching Certificate required. Minimum of three years of teaching experience in elementary education preferred. Experience delivering literacy and/or mathematics interventions in a school setting strongly preferred. Familiarity with MTSS frameworks, progress monitoring tools, and data-driven instructional practices preferred. Experience working with multilingual learners and diverse student populations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong understanding of structured literacy and evidence-based mathematics intervention approaches. Ability to analyze student data and use it to drive instructional decision-making. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage records, data systems, and multiple student caseloads. Culturally responsive mindset with a deep commitment to equity and inclusion.

Proficiency with technology for instruction, data analysis, and communication.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment:
The work environment is a dynamic elementary school setting with a moderate noise level. The Intervention Teacher will work across multiple settings including small group spaces, classrooms, and common areas throughout the building.