What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Behavior Interventionist position at Pennfield Schools?
Position Details
MIDDLE SCHOOL BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST
Mission : Pennfield students are empowered and prepared to learn, grow, and lead for life-long success
Vision : Pennfield Schools’ community will create and support a safe learning environment where all belong and are engaged in best practices that promote intellectual, social and emotional growth.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Michigan Teaching Certificate, or experience as a school counselor, probation officer, social worker, or someone with training in behavior interventions to serve at risk students.
- Familiarity with the special education referral process, Response to Intervention (RTI) and intervention practices.
- Ability to develop social skills activities to address the various needs of the students
- Problem solving / conflict resolution techniques
PREFERRED QUALITIES :
JOB GOAL :
Works with individuals and small groups to define and implement behavior techniques that support effective classroom learning. Provide academic and social / emotional support to 31A / At-risk students selected for the program. . The interventionist will work with students to decrease the number of discipline referrals of at-risk students. Collaborates with classroom teachers and administrators continuously to enhance the behavior and academic performance of at-risk students. Communicates between home and school to help meet the individual needs of students. Facilitates the behavioral plan process with administrator, school counselor, staff and parents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
SALARY : Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
REPORTS TO : Middle School Principal
STARTING DATE : As soon as possible
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Open until filled
Pennfield School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its employment decision of the provision of services.