POSITION: Interventionist
LOCATION: Site Designated – As Assigned
REPORTS TO: Site Principal or Designee
JOB GOAL:
To assist the Principal in reducing the dropout rate of students through the use of intervention strategies as identified by the Principal.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to be successful:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
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Experience in working with high school students.
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Experience working with community programs.
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Experience in youth prevention and intervention.
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Highly organized with good systems for record keeping ands record retrieval.
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Bi-lingual PREFERRED
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Ability to work in a team atmosphere
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Ability to use constructive techniques to resolve issues
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Solid communication skills with students and adults
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Solid organizational skills
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Demonstrates organizational ability
Skills:
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Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in individual and group problem solving situations.
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Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
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Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team environment; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
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Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and desire for thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality while being proactive.
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Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works at moderate to accelerated pace. ]
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Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, adheres to OSHA regulations and guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
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Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
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Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate personnel with an alternate plan.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Work with individual students that have been identified as falling behind in grades and attendance.
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Meet with identified students on a regular and consistent basis to monitor progress in the classroom and identify needs of the student.
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Responsible for communicating with parents/guardians through attendance letters and progress reports.
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Monitor student behavior and work on changing behavior in a positive manner.
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Assist teachers with tutoring opportunities for students in the program.
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Assist staff with district testing Assists with Leadership Team.
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Interacts and communicates with school personnel, parents and the community to support student achievement and program success.
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Coordinates, conducts or participates in other activities that contribute to the effective operation of the school and district.
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Collaborate with teachers and administrators to identify students in need of intervention
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Maintain documentation of student progress collaboratively with classroom teacher
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Work directly with students at-risk and their parents to modify behaviors to reach successful outcomes
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Build effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and available to students and parents for education-related purposes, e.g., open house, conferences, extra-curricular activities.
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Work flexible schedule for before or afterschool supports as needed
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Coordinates and attends all necessary meetings.
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Perform other tasks, duties, or services consistent with this position as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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Related Services/Interventionist Calendar.
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Placement on Exempt-Related Services salary schedule dependent on education and experience.
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This is a contracted position paid by grant funding for one year.
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Must pass Department of Public Safety Fingerprint clearance check.
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Must be United States citizen or have valid work visa at date of hire with the ability to maintain. All changes in visa status must be reported to Human Resources immediately. Photo identification and work visa, (if necessary).
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IVP Fingerprint Clearance card, is required
EVALUATION:
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Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
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Proof of Mumps, Measles and Rubella, (MMR) vaccination.
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Valid government issued identification or current work visa with expiration date.
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Unofficial copies of transcripts will be accepted with applications, official transcripts will be due upon job offer*
Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation, (word for word) by an acceptable translator. Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework by an acceptable agency such as those agencies certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, (NACES). Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.
Casa Grande High School District #82 prohibits discrimination in employment and educational programs based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, military status, genetic test information, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Revised 4/2024
