Lead Interventionist MTSS

Title: Lead Interventionist (MTSS)
Location: 1309 W. 95th Street Chicago, IL 60643
Reports To: Principal
Salary: Starting at $65,390, commensurate with experience
Employee Type: Regular Full Time
Start Date: August 2026

Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.

Position Overview

A Lead MTSS Interventionist supports the implementation of the multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) at the campus level and acts as a core member of the MTSS campus triad. A Lead MTSS Interventionist provides interventions, monitors student progress, and supports planning and facilitation of the school’s problem-solving process. Responsibilities include monitoring student data, collaborating with school psychologists, teachers, instructional coaches, and the student services team to ensure that all students across Tiers 2 and 3 are making appropriate gains in their learning. Additionally, a Lead MTSS Interventionist partners with members of the Academic Team and contributes to the work of the MTSS Network-wide.

Responsibilities

Culture

• Maintain a student-centered perspective in decision making
• Believe that all students and teachers can learn and can achieve great things
• Contribute to the equity work of the campus and network and engage in culturally responsive decision making
• Build and foster a culture of belonging through positive and professional relationships
• Honor teacher voice and autonomy
• Cultivate a strengths-based, equity focused mindset
• Foster positive climate and culture
• Serve as a positive role model

Interventions 80%

• Deliver and monitor progress of Tier 7 and 8 interventions to students in math and literacy as co-determined by the campus problem solving team
• Monitor progress of Tier 2 interventions in math and literacy as co-determined by the campus problem solving team
• Utilize best practice instructional strategies and research-based intervention and curriculum materials to meet the learning needs of identified students
• Collaborate with Teachers, School Psychologists, and other members of the team to determine best-fit interventions for students who require instructional or behavior supports
• Communicate with families on MTSS processes, intervention, and student progress
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Perform other duties as assigned

MTSS Processes 5%

• Implement the DS Model and MTSS Processes
• Co-design and co-facilitate the Campus Problem Solving Meetings and MTSS Triad Meetings
• Implement Network DS Model that includes MTSS framework, processes, tools for academic and behavior at the campus
• Maintain a whole-child, strengths-based mindset and use a culturally responsive lens when designing interventions and making decisions
• Support the problem-solving process at grade level data and planning meetings as needed
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all campus interventions within established network systems
• Maintain inventory of campus interventions, tools, and materials
• Participate in DS Observation Structures and intervention fidelity checks in partnership with members of the DS Academic Team and/or Principal/Assistant Principal
• Leverage student and teacher voice in the design of interventions

Assessment and Data Analysis 10%

• Review & analyze Tiers 2 and 3 academic and behavior data throughout intervention cycles
• Support the coordination and implementation of the campus’ universal screening process for both academics and behavior
• Attend Data & Design meetings as requested and as needed
• Research ongoing best practices to ensure strong resources and approaches are constantly being utilized with students

Instructional Leadership 5%

• Serve as a member of the network MTSS Expanded Design Team
• Partner with the Assistant Principal and DS Academic Team to strengthen MTSS processes at the campus level
• Co-lead the MTSS problem-solving process with MTSS Triad
• Partner with Assistant Principal to ensure strong fidelity of implementation and accountability for interventions, teacher trainings and student progress/growth
• Contribute to staff development activities to foster teacher’s professional growth and enhance student lea