2026-2027 Academic Interventionist (Open Pool)

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of successful classroom experience
• Master's degree in education and/or related field preferred
• Valid educational license

About the Role

To provide academic assistance to students; support and training to school administrators, school site staff, paraprofessionals, and parents in appropriate instructional intervention techniques, and provide support services to individual student(s) and/or groups of students.

Reports to: Supervising Administrator

Responsibilities

• Provides individual or group support to students as outlined by building principal
• Develops intervention plans
• Collaborates and updates teachers and administrators regarding the progress of targeted students
• Provides training to Teacher Support Team (TST) personnel and teachers on the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support procedures
• Analyzes unique learning situations and offers alternative problem solutions to teachers and other related staff
• Meets regularly with the Intervention Team (TST chairs, behavior specialist, principals, and other educational personnel) to influence, motivate, and monitor the outcomes of effective instruction and behavioral management techniques
• Works with Intervention Teams as they strive to provide intervention suggestions to TST teams, teachers, and parents
• Gathers and reviews reports from Intervention Teams regarding progress with the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and TST referrals
• Consults with parents and teachers on academic and behavioral needs of students
• Provides follow-up to determine the effectiveness of services and intervention techniques
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Performs other duties as assigned

Evaluation

Annually