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Student Support Interventionist

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Young World Physical Education
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-06-15
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Youth Development, Child Development/Support, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20.84 - 24.29 USD Hourly USD 20.84 24.29 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Student Support Interventionist

POSITION TYPE: PARA

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Required:

    High School Diploma, HiSET, or G.E.D.
  • Required:

    Two years of experience working with K-12 age students in problem solving, conflict resolution, or a community-based organization.
  • Desired:
    Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or a related field.
  • Desired:
    Fluency in a second language.
  • Desired:
    Experience in social work or working with at‑risk youth.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to work flexible hours and additional hours as needed.
  • Ability to make decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Ability to apply District code of conduct and attendance policies to daily situations.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Utilize building data (attendance, SEL, tardy, behavior, on‑track for graduation) to identify students for support.
  • Develop proactive strategies to work with at‑risk students, provide academic, attendance, and behavioral supports, and track students with concerns.
  • Participate as a building intervention team member to implement the RTI or MTSS process.
  • Conduct restorative circles to restore relationships between students, teachers, and classmates.
  • Provide small‑group support and instruction as needed.
  • Assist with after‑school tutoring programs to ensure student attendance.
  • Supervise designated areas directed by administrators (parking lots, entrances, lockers, halls, stairways, restrooms, evening activities).
  • Respond to Level II building discipline referrals and implement behavioral interventions per building and district procedures.
  • Clarify student expectations and encourage responsibility for actions.
  • Maintain communication with administration, school resource officers, and support staff.
  • Supervise selected evening school activities.
  • Respond to calls from neighboring homes and businesses regarding student behavior.
  • Make home visits with the school social worker, administrator, or nurse.
  • Provide court testimony in cases involving student victims or crimes.
  • Respond to student reports of theft, locker problems, vandalism, or conflicts.
  • Provide support and restraint (if necessary) to prevent self‑harm or breaches of discipline.
  • Direct movement of students and staff in emergency situations.
  • Conduct frequent safety checks and surveillance of faculty and students.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position)
  • Attend work promptly and regularly.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Maintain satisfactory and harmonious relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
  • Assist with other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing and walking; occasional sitting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, driving, lifting (50 lbs), carrying (25 ft).

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mostly indoors; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity.

COMPENSATION

Salary: $20.84 to $24.29 per hour

BACKGROUND CHECK

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test, and/or a motor vehicle record check.

CONTACT INFORMATION
  • Mark Adams, Personnel Manager
  • Human Resources
  • Email: mark.adams
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