What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title 1 Student Support Interventionist - Behavior position at Arlington Independent School District?
FEDERALLY FUNDED:
The salary for this position is fully/partially paid from federal funds. Federally funded positions are supplemental and therefore subject to available federal funds.
ROLE AND PURPOSE:
To provide campus level comprehensive targeted and/or intensive supplemental behavior intervention instruction to students to adopt behaviors to increase their academic performance.
- This position is dedicated to working directly with students in small group settings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Teaching Certificate issued by Texas Education Agency
- ESL Certification Preferred
Experience:
- Minimum five years planning and delivering behavioral interventions for school-based youth
- Knowledge of various classroom management strategies such as; Student Support Plans, SEL, Restorative Practice, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) is preferred.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Ability to intervene with small groups of identified students around behavioral and SEL standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively with campus and district staff.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
I. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT:
- Student support (in collaboration with classroom teacher and in small group setting).
- Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual student's culture, learning styles, special needs and socio-economic background
- Select and utilize materials and resources, which support learning objectives and address students' varying learning styles and special needs
- Ensure proper interventions are put in place for identified struggling students
- Provide intervention support with effective implementation
- Maintain academic focus by using a variety of behavior management techniques
- Use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners
- Establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
- Assist with the development and implementation of student support plans
- Monitor and communicate progress of identified students
- Review and analyze documented student data for needed modification
II. OTHER DUTIES:
- Applies excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Communicates and provides professional development to campus staff about identified student behavior needs, district standards, and expectations.
- Communicates and models district social and emotional curriculum and research based intensive supplemental behavior instructional practices that result in increased student performance
- Maintains a continued awareness of current research and trends in curriculum
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None.
IV. EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE SKILLS:
- Personal computer, printer, fax machine, copier, scanner, and calculator.
- Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, etc.)
- Google Suite applications (Docs, G-Mail, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.)
V. WORKING CONDITIONS:
MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
- Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
- Motion: Moderate walking
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
- Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress, with frequent interruptions.
The salary for this position is fully/partially paid from federal funds. Federally funded positions are supplemental and therefore subject to available federal funds.