Sy - Student Prevention​/Intervention Specialist; Cc

Job Details

Position Type: Certified-Non Teacher / Student Prevention/Intervention Specialist

Date Posted: 2/24/2026

Location: BETTY FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary

Schedule:

Certified

Division: Curriculum

Work Year: 9 Months

6500 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Devote the majority of his / her time to academic, social/personal and behavioral interventions with students.
• Facilitate / participate on intervention teams such as threat management team, intervention team, crisis response team, discipline team and the support services committee.
• Coordinate the operation of student support groups including the co‑facilitation assignments.
• Communicate with parents, school personnel, and community resources to enhance student success.
• Schedule and conduct student intervention conferences with parents, teachers, counselors and outside agencies.
• Maintain communication with staff and administration regarding interventions in compliance with all laws and policies.
• Maintain, compile and report accurate records for all students referred for individual or group interventions and services.
• Work collaboratively with the Community Liaison and with community‑based organizations to obtain volunteer group facilitators as well as other appropriate support and intervention.
• Work closely with campus and District Administration to ensure compliance with applicable Board policies, as well as State, and Federal rules, regulation, and statutes.
• Attend District and campus meetings as required.
• Provide program materials, educational activities, and training opportunities for students, counselors, and other school employees.
• Carry out his / her responsibilities as assigned by the activities described in the Dropout Prevention Plan and / or as stated in Board Policies or State Statutes.

• Master's degree (State licensure as clinical social worker, addictions counselor or clinical counselor preferred)
• Education and / or training in prevention and intervention best practices.
• Training and experience as a support group facilitator.
• Knowledge of individual and group activities that lead to school success.
• Experience in conducting training, workshops, and / or classroom presentations.
• Experience in working with youth and / or families in crisis.
• Knowledge of dropout intervention best practices that lead to connection to the school community and student success.
• Knowledge of community resources and appropriate referral practices.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic influences on the student.
• Demonstrated skills in intervention, assessment and referrals.
• Knowledge of and experience in team building and team maintenance.
• Knowledge of the stages of adolescent growth and development.
• Knowledge of computer applications that will assist in tracking the activities and success of the program.

The Phoenix Union High School District serves a diverse population of 24,000 students and 3,400 employees. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro‑schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, our schools welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter.