Prevention Intervention Assistant HQ Ends

prevention intervention assistant hq one year only (40 hrs./wk. Ends june 2027)

donner springs elementary school

education support professionals - esp/classified - community & social service

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highly qualified status (hq): individual selected into this position must be highly qualified for this assignment. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements: completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university;

or, passed the parapro assessment prepared and administered by educational testing services (ets) with a score of at least 460.

under the general direction of the site administrators, the prevention/intervention assistant will implement a prevention-intervention model to support youth and families to promote academic success and increase graduation rates. The intervention model is a systems approach designed to help schools, parents, and youth identify the issues resulting in truancy and create solutions and support systems to change behavior. The prevention/intervention assistant, community support team and family will address the truant behavior in a way that is supportive, inclusive, and consistent.

Responsible for implementing comprehensive student assistance programs in assigned schools that address problems associated with truancy and declining academic performance.

• function as a child advocate to promote acceptable school attendance for all students; assist school administration in establishing a community support team.
• schedule on-going meetings to review caseload progress; consult with school personnel to encourage early identification of students with a pattern of irregular or poor attendance.
• serve as a mentor to one or more students throughout the school year; work with site administrators, families/guardians, teachers, truancy officers, and law enforcement officials on intervention processes to ensure student(s) success expectations.
• consult with district unity support coordinator and appropriate referral youth services for students involved with those agencies and develop a process for re-entry to the district.
• conduct home visits with the community intervention team to identify reasons for insufficient attendance and promote support systems to change behavior.
• collaborate with school administration and teachers to identify students academically at risk and through the multi-tiered systems of support (mtss) process work together to provide additional instructional support.
• provide follow-up case management, ongoing support, and feedback to schools and families; work with school counselors to develop youth prevention/empowerment clubs.
• participate in mtss/case review meetings as needed; perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

• education/experience: high school diploma or equivalent; some college experience is desirable.
• two (2) years of experience with students or parents in school, or community agencies.
• knowledge of: basic parenting skills, student at‑risk behavior, truancy, instructional practices including nevada state standards, district organizational structure and functioning, and district and community resources related to the position.

• education: successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, social work, human development and family studies, humanities, criminal justice or a related field.
• experience: two (2) years of successful experience working with at-risk students preferably in an educational setting; experience in consulting with families and community agencies; relevant experience in investigative work is helpful.
• knowledge: basic interviewing, counseling and casework principles and techniques; basic investigative techniques; report writing and record-keeping; laws, regulations and procedures affecting truancy issues; and community…