Behavioral Interventionist

To drive our mission, 27J Schools employs over 2,000 team members in a variety of professions including educators, administrators, secretaries, accountants, software engineers, programmers, custodians, student support paras, and more. In facilities & operations, we have opportunities for HVAC techs, groundskeepers, electricians, construction managers, school safety personnel, planners, and maintenance. Located in the Denver metro area 27J is close to the city, DEN airport, Boulder and all the best Colorado has to offer. We empower students in Brighton, Commerce City and Thornton. Academic and Behavioral Interventionist - Elementary JobID: 10504 Position Type: Elementary & Pre-K – School Certified Positions/ Elementary Teacher Date Posted: 7/29/2026 Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: 08/12/2026 West Ridge Elementary, a 27J School in Thornton, CO, is seeking a dedicated Academic & Behavioral Interventionist to provide targeted, data-driven support to students who need additional intervention to succeed academically and behaviorally. This role is central to West Ridge's Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) goals in ELA, Math, and Behavior and will work closely with the MTSS team, classroom teachers, and school leadership to close gaps and build a strong, consistent culture of support for every student. This is a full-time, or 1.0 FTE position. Key Responsibilities Provide small-group and individual academic interventions in reading and math aligned to FastBridge and CMAS data, and progress-monitor student growth. Deliver consistent, proactive behavioral interventions and supports that reinforce clear expectations and de-escalation strategies across classrooms and common areas. Collaborate with classroom teachers during PLC time to identify students needing Tier 2/3 support and to align interventions with core instruction. Support the implementation of Building Thinking Classrooms practices by reinforcing productive struggle and student ownership during intervention sessions. Maintain accurate, timely documentation of intervention plans, progress data, and behavior incident trends to inform MTSS team decisions. Partner with school counselors, special education staff, and administration to ensure a coordinated, wraparound approach for students with the greatest needs. Build trusting, consistent relationships with students, families, and staff that reflect West Ridge's culture of high expectations and genuine care. Assist in monitoring and reinforcing schoolwide behavior systems to promote consistency across all classrooms and common spaces. Required Qualifications: A valid Colorado Department of Education Teaching License/Authorization. The ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously. The ability and interest to be part of a high-functioning team. The ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances (student characteristics, curriculum, and so on). A belief in empowering all children as owners of their learning. #J-18808-Ljbffr