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Student Interventionist  School Year)

Position Type:
Administrative Support

Date Posted: 5/19/2026

Location:

Baum Elementary School

Date Available:

08/10/2026

Closing Date: 06/02/2026

Student Interventionist

• Provide prevention and intervention behavioral plans for identified at‑risk elementary, middle, and high school students, including implementation and monitoring of plans.
• Support school social workers, teachers, staff, students, and parents.

• A bachelor’s degree in human services, counseling, psychology, social work, education, or a related field.
• A master’s degree or license in social work or counseling is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out multiple responsibilities, ranging from one‑on‑one counseling to family meetings to workshops for students and families.
• Proven ability to build relationships with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic students and families.
• Strong verbal, written, and listening skills to establish trust and build rapport in diverse settings.
• Ability to develop personal/social skills plans for individual students (e.g., character education, motivation, goal setting, conflict management).
• Demonstrated time and project‑management skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and current technology skills.
• Reliable transportation.

Director of Student Services

• Building Principals
• Problem Solving Teams
• School Social Workers
• School Counselors
• Macon‑Piatt Special Education
• Identified Students and their families

• Collaborate with the Problem Solving/Behavioral Intervention Team and Grade Level teams regarding students struggling academically due to behaviors.
• Collect, maintain, and submit data records, reports, and assignments promptly for evaluation and program assessment.
• Keep the Director informed about progress or concerns of identified students.
• Communicate with administration, support staff, and teachers about identified students’ performance before, during, and after interventions.
• Provide progress‑monitoring information to parents and school to make recommendations regarding individualized student interventions.
• Offer classroom management strategies and support to teachers.
• Execute interventions from a culturally competent and equitable perspective.
• Conduct home visits as needed.
• Develop and implement individual and small‑group intervention and prevention strategies to reduce behavioral challenges.
• Provide individualized behavioral support (e.g., Check‑in/Check‑out, intervention plans, adjusted schedules).
• Facilitate wraparound service support plans for identified students.
• Serve as a participant of the Alternative Education transition team.
• Maintain confidential case files, notes, and records.
• Meet regularly with identified students and/or families to discuss behavioral goals, plans, and support systems.
• Provide behavioral strategies to students and families.
• Act as coach, counselor, guide, problem‑solver, and case manager for identified students.
• Utilize local agencies and resources to enhance services.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

220 days
FSLA:
Non‑Exempt
Classification: 8C

Employee is required to read, write, and type. Regularly sit, talk, hear, and use hands. Must bend, stoop, twist, reach, lift up to 40 pounds, and walk/stand 50‑75% of the school day. Must recognize differences in sound and maintain a safe environment.

Work with people, supervise students, handle multiple situations, and manage emergencies as needed.

Busy and occasionally noisy; valid driver’s license required for occasional travel.

Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan.