Elementary MTSS Intervention Specialist; Comp. Ed

Elementary MTSS Intervention Specialist (Comp. Ed) - (26-27)

Job : 5729188

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Elementary MTSS Intervention Specialist (Comp. Ed)

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept. /School: Student Services and Campus Assigned

Funding Source: Compensatory Education Funds

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: A15

Duty Days: 187

Date Revised: 05/2024

Primary

Purpose:

Provide academic intervention support through the MTSS tiered support system in the area of reading and math. The MTSS interventionist is utilized as a campus support for training teachers on interventions used with Tier 2 students. MTSS Interventionists are responsible for identifying students who need additional academic support and co‑facilitating MTSS meetings three times a year. They ensure all MTSS meetings are documented in the district platform system (eSTAR).

The MTSS interventionist may be asked to serve more than one campus.

• Certified
  
  EC – 6 Generalist Certification
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate
• ESL Certification
• Master’s Degree preferred
• 3 years teaching experience in English Language Arts and/or Special Education preferred
• Campus leadership experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of MTSS interventions for academic and behavior, at‑risk education, instructional technology, and Tier 1 highly effective teaching strategies
• Demonstrated competency in the instruction of early literacy, reading comprehension and foundational math skills
• Strong data analysis skill set, as well as strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds including, but not limited to, parents, teachers, school administrators, behavior interventionists, counselors and diagnosticians
• Skilled in working in collaborative team‑based environments
• Skilled in working with and presenting to diverse populations of students, parents, and community members
• Ability to provide campus level professional development
• Proficient at coaching and leading campus staff in the area of instruction and assessment tools
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision‑making, especially under challenging circumstances
• Skilled in human relationships, conflict resolution strategies and procedures; and team‑building methods and techniques
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Work closely with other campus personnel to identify at‑risk students and ensure targeted and intensive interventions are provided to students who need additional academic support
• Support the academic needs of Tier 3 students who demonstrate reading and math deficiencies by providing remedial instruction and computer‑assisted instruction with individual students and/or in small groups
• Collaborate and provide professional development to staff on the MTSS process and support teachers on how to administer universal screeners, utilizing eSTAR: MTSS, identifying students who need additional support, creating effective intervention plans and monitoring student progress
• Take initiative to support CIP with leadership and coaching opportunities
• Coordinate students’ learning needs with classroom teachers
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet individual learning needs
• Frequently communicate with parents/guardians
• Attend required district and campus training
• Attend student support meetings, as needed (i.e. ARD, MTSS, LPAC, and 504 meetings)
• Communicate regularly with teachers, support personnel and administrators
• Maintain state and local requirements for MTSS/RTI
• Review all paperwork before submission to ensure accuracy and completion
• Be accountable to the campus or campuses served
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
• Dependable performance requires reliable and dependable attendance
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the campus administration and MTSS…