What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-5th Interventionist - Webster Elementary [2025-26 School Year] position at Urbandale Community School District?
Job Title: K-5th Interventionist
Purpose of Position: Provide small group intensive instruction in literacy and mathematics to support each student in reaching their full potential. Provides colleagues with guidance and leadership in the area of literacy, mathematics, and the Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS). This position is also responsible for monitoring, reporting, and communicating student progress and performance. Engages in professional growth and fulfills professional responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Demonstrated application of effective instruction meeting student needs relative to district benchmarks and standards.
Knowledge of best practices and interventions to support striving learners in the area of literacy and mathematics.
Knowledge of the developmental characteristics of sixth through eighth-grade students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
Knowledge and application of the Iowa Teaching Standards.
Knowledge of special education and section 504.
Knowledge of Federal Rights and Privacy Act and other civil rights regulations.
Ability to plan and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of striving learners.
Ability to organize and think clearly while communicating, organizing, and evaluating.
Proven ability to lead other educators in best practices to intervene in the area of literacy and mathematics.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Board of Educational Examiners approved alternative
Certification/Licensure:
Appropriate BOEE licensure
K-6 Elementary Teacher with certification in K-5 Literacy or Mathematics
Equipment:
Office equipment such as computers, two-way radios, multi-line phone system, cell phone, copier, and fax machine
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrates effective implementation of the eight Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria.
Meets responsibilities as outlined in the Professional Growth Assessment Plan, Employee Handbook, and Board policy.
Develops, with supervisor, a plan for professional growth.
Maintain a reliable attendance record.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Regular collaboration with other teachers to support student learning.
Manage student behavior effectively in a small group setting.
Provide direct individualized intervention services to Tier 3 students.
Uses district-approved instructional materials.
Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development while providing feedback to encourage student growth.
Uses research-based literacy and/or numeracy intervention strategies to support students.
Participate in district-provided professional development related to best practices in content areas, assessment, and MTSS.
Co-Facilitates school problem-solving team.
Collaboratively supports the identification of students needing Tier 2 and 3 support.
Provides data-driven strategies that address equitable practices for improving student experiences and achievement.
Supports the implementation of an MTSS framework for literacy and numeracy that supports differentiated instruction, closes the achievement gap and ensures high levels of learning for all students.
Support staff with differentiated and job-embedded professional development on best practices in collaboration with the principal.
Coach staff to implement evidence-based academic interventions in literacy and numeracy.
Supports staff with testing and progress monitoring.
Supports principal with schoolwide data.
Analyze schoolwide data to prioritize intervention needs across the building.
Assist staff to analyze student achievement trend data (universal screeners, diagnostic assessments, progress monitoring tools, CFAs, state tests) in order to personalize instruction.
Other duties as assigned
Supervision of Others:
None
Physical Requirements:
- Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
- Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
- Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
- Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
Working Conditions:
- Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
- Occasional meetings outside the school day.
- Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.
Terms of Employment:
- Per Board Policies and the UEA Master Contract.
- Performance evaluated per Board Policy and the Professional Growth Assessment Plan.