Instructional and Behavioral Interventionist

Instructional (Math) and Behavior Interventionist

Great Hearts Arlington Lower School (6701 S Cooper St. Arlington, TX 76001)

Headmaster

Salaried-Exempt

Plan and deliver instruction to students identified as having math gaps, in small groups, as a classroom aid, or one-on-one as needed. Provide students with appropriate intervention instruction, learning activities, and experiences in math to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies to close educational gaps (40%). Work with the Behavior Specialist and teachers to develop classroom behavior management strategies and provide specific behavior management support to students.

Assist campus staff in developing functional behavior assessments, behavior improvement plans, positive behavior supports, and behavior management plans (60%). This position is grant funded with Title I Part A funds and is subject to availability of funds. All duties and responsibilities tied to this position are allowable and allocable to the grant.

• Education/Certification:
  
  Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate (preferred)
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  • Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
  • Knowledge of best practice strategies
  • Ability to interpret data
  • Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
  • Knowledge of working with students with developmental disabilities and behavior challenges
• Experience:
  
  3 years’ experience as a classroom teacher (preferred)

• Instructional and Program Management
  1. Utilize student data to help teachers identify and group students who need additional support.
• 2. Design intervention plans and monitor progress for students who are struggling.
• 3. Plan and deliver instruction or behavioral assistance to identified students in the classroom, in small group or one-on-one as needed to help students meet learning goals.
• 4. Maintain accurate, complete and correct records of student work and progress toward mastery of skills identified in academic or behavior intervention plans.
• 5. Maintain open and consistent communication about student progress, concerns and achievement with families and the school community.
• 6. Consult with teachers, the Behavior Specialist, and the leadership team to develop appropriate strategies for addressing the needs of students.
• 7. Provide student and teacher observations to assist the development of behavior interventions and strategies, FBAs and BIPs.
• 8. Serve as a resource for classroom teachers with strategies, plans and materials.
• 9. Participate in district and campus trainings.

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