Behavior Interventionist (10.5 Month ESG

Behavior Interventionist

The Behavior Interventionist will participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing operation of a comprehensive leadership, civic engagement, and service-learning program. S/he will work closely with academic and community partners to integrate learning, service, and leadership to empower students to become socially responsible decision-makers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults
• Knowledge and understanding of community, environmental, and institutional opportunities that enhance, as well as barriers that impede student academic, career, and personal/social success and overall development
• Ability to analyze, develop, implement and track intervention plans and strategies
• An understanding of the multiplicity of social services available in the community to support students at-risk
• Ability to understand multi-step written and oral instructions
• Ability to communicate with employees and other business contacts in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Ability to perform with a high standard of customer service
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community
• Knowledge of strategies of leadership designed to enhance the learning environment of schools
• Knowledge of sound educational research and instructional practices in area of expertise
• Ability to instruct students with a high level of expectation for behavioral and academic standards
• Ability to motivate students to be productive learners and challenge all students to meet world-class standards of educational excellence
• Ability to recognize and identify activities or situations which have or may become a problem or emergency requiring immediate attention
• Knowledge of the school setting, environment, and curriculum
• Knowledge of prevention and crisis intervention strategies
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to organize, multi-task, and plan work to meet deadlines
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and staff
• Ability to prepare and communicate/present reports effectively
• Ability to work independently

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and/or walk, may be required to lift up to 30 lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with staff to provide intervention support for students and parents (MISS, peer mediation, conflict resolution, attendance and academic plans, etc.)
• Develop and implement individual, small group discussions/strategies to help students meet academic and social success
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to prepare students to successfully adapt to rigor of high school
• Support instructional personnel in implementation of students' positive behavioral support plans
• Identify referral services for students requiring intensive counseling and behavior support methodologies
• Monitor Title IA students' behavior, attendance, and academic progress to make appropriate referrals for additional support/intervention
• Provide direct services for academic/behavior Interventions and system of support for students, Intervention Team meetings (IT), Tutoring, Bilingual Support, etc.
• Implement conflict resolution/peer mediation programming
• Work with counselors and social worker to maintain an effective learning community in the school
• Collaborate with instructional staff to initiate, design and implement positive behavior support and other programs to meet assessed needs of students
• Work with other professionals in a multi-agency context
• Work with Title IA eligible pupils and groups of pupils when appropriate; to help in meeting behavior targets and in maintaining a positive and productive teaching and learning environment
• Enforce discipline as necessary in accordance with District's Policies and Procedures Governing Student Behavior and Discipline
• Maintain updated certifications and files regarding Title IA eligible students

Education and/or Experience s:

• Education:
  
  Experience in social work, counseling, behavioral intervention programs/services or related field required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience working with at-risk student population
• Experience with behaviorally challenged children
• Experience working with children and parents in the home/school setting

Special Requirements:

• Must be willing to learn changing technologies and to assume new responsibilities required by the introduction of new services and upgrades to software and equipment
• Attend any training as mandated

Working Conditions:

• School and office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, or the like
• Noise level in these environments may be moderate to loud

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