Student Support Interventionist - Harding

Student Support Interventionist
- Harding

Des Moines Public School District HARDING MIDDLE
- Des Moines, Iowa

TITLE: Student Support Interventionist

POSITION TYPE: PARA (Full‑time)

SALARY: $21.26–$24.78 per hour

SUMMARY: This position is supported through building Title I funds and is subject to availability of these funds.

• High School Diploma, HiSET or G.E.D.
• Two years of experience working with K‑12 age students with problem solving and conflict resolution, or in a community‑based organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field (preferred).
• Fluent in a second language (desired).
  Experience in social work or working with At‑Risk youth (desired).
• Proficiency in basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• 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.

Utilizes building data (attendance, SEL, tardy, behavior, on‑track for graduation) to identify students for support. Intervenes using restorative practices, home visits, parent conferences, and referrals to after‑school tutoring programs and community services.

• Utilize building data to develop proactive strategies to work with at‑risk students and provide academic, attendance, and behavioral supports.
• Track students with attendance and academic concerns.
• Participate as a building intervention team member to implement the RTI or MTSS process.
• Conduct restorative circles with identified students to restore relationships with teachers and other students.
• Provide small group support and instruction as needed.
• Assist in after‑school tutoring program to ensure attendance of identified students.
• Supervise designated areas directed by administrators such as parking lots, building entrances, lockers, halls, stairways, restrooms, and evening activities.
• Respond to Level II building discipline referrals and carry out behavioral interventions per building and district procedures.
• Clarify student expectations and encourage students to take responsibility for their actions.
• Maintain communications with administration, school resource officers and other support staff.
• Provide supervision at selected evening school activities.
• Respond to calls from homes and businesses in close proximity to the school regarding student behavior.
• Make home visits with the school social worker, building administrator, or school nurse.
• Provide court testimony in cases involving student victims or crimes.
• Respond to student reports of theft, locker problems, car vandalism or conflicts.
• Provide support and restraint (if necessary) to prevent a student from harming themselves or others.
• Direct movement of students and staff in emergency situations.
• Provide frequent checks and surveillance of faculty and students.

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Brenda Boten, Human Resources Coordinator
• Human Resources, Des Moines Public School District
• Des Moines, Iowa 50309
• Email: brenda.boten