DATA INTERVENTIONIST

About the role

The Data Interventionist will support the implementation of the Rockdale County School District's Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS) Plan by providing data-driven academic and behavioral intervention services to students identified as needing additional support prior to special education referral. Reports to: Director of Learning Support of Instruction.

Responsibilities

• Is present at work every day and arrives at assigned time.
• Demonstrates an attitude and demeanor that contributes to an atmosphere of harmony and goodwill in the workplace.
• Supports implementation of the district's federally approved CCEIS Plan by serving one designated elementary school, one designated middle school, and one designated high school identified through the district's approved plan.
• Provides Tier II and Tier III academic and behavioral interventions for identified students while implementing evidence-based instructional strategies designed to improve academic achievement, behavior, attendance, and student engagement.
• Conducts ongoing progress monitoring using district-approved assessment measures and maintains all documentation required under Georgia Department of Education CCEIS guidelines.
• Collaborates with school administrators, MTSS teams, PBIS teams, Student Support Teams (SST), instructional staff, counselors, and Exceptional Children Services personnel to coordinate intervention services and ensure that interventions are implemented with fidelity.
• Supports schools in reducing inappropriate referrals to special education by ensuring that evidence-based interventions are provided, monitored, and documented prior to referral when appropriate.
• Analyzes academic, behavioral, attendance, and intervention data to identify trends, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and support district efforts to reduce disproportionality in student identification, placement, and discipline.
• Prepares quarterly and annual reports documenting student outcomes, intervention fidelity, and program effectiveness while maintaining records necessary for federal monitoring, auditing, and grant compliance.
• Participates in district CCEIS meetings, professional learning opportunities, and Georgia Department of Education technical assistance activities.
• Collaborates with Exceptional Children Services leadership to evaluate program outcomes, recommend continuous improvements, and ensure successful implementation of all goals and objectives outlined in the federally funded Georgia Department of Education CCEIS plan.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Children Services/Learning Support as necessary to support grant implementation and district priorities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education, General Education, Educational Leadership, School Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field is required. A master's degree is preferred.
• Certification: Must hold a valid Georgia Professional Educator Certificate. Special Education certification is preferred. A Reading Endorsement and experience with MTSS or instructional coaching are preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching or intervention experience is required. Candidates should have demonstrated experience utilizing student achievement and behavioral data to drive instructional decision-making, implementing evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions, working within Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), or similar intervention frameworks, and using progress monitoring systems and educational data platforms.

Skills

• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, the Georgia MTSS Framework, and Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS) requirements.
• Strong understanding of evidence‑based instructional and behavioral intervention strategies.
• Proficiency in analyzing multiple data sources to identify student needs.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor targeted intervention plans.
• Excellent organizational, communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to provide coaching and support to school personnel.
• Maintain proficiency in district data management systems and Microsoft Office applications while ensuring the confidentiality of all student records in accordance with federal, state, and district regulations.