What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary School-Based Interventionist position at Mecklenburg County High?
Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the building principal, the School-Based Interventionist is responsible for identifying and supporting the social, emotional, academic, and
behavioral success of at-risk students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with school staff, families, and outside agencies to identify at-risk students with behavior, academic, attendance, and emotional needs.
- Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting behavioral data to inform interventions
and support strategies.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) in
coordination with school staff and parents.
- Provide consultation and coaching for teachers on classroom management strategies,
behavioral supports, and student engagement techniques.
- Lead and support professional development efforts focused on social-emotional learning
- (SEL), trauma-informed practices, positive behavior supports, and restorative strategies.,
- Serve as a liaison for students returning to school from alternative placements (e.g.,
homebound, home-based, Phoenix Academy, etc.), ensuring appropriate support and
Reintegration plans are in place.
- Provide targeted support for court-involved students, collaborating with external
agencies and maintaining communication with probation officers or case managers as
needed.
- Support crisis intervention efforts and provide de-escalation assistance when needed.
- Maintain accurate documentation of interventions, progress, and communications
related to student behavior and support services.
- Promote a safe and inclusive school environment that supports the well-being and
academic success of all students.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work, counseling, or related field
(Master’s preferred).
- Eligible for or fully licensed to teach in Virginia.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience working with high school students in an educational or mental health
setting.
- Knowledge of positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), restorative practices,
trauma-informed care, and social-emotional learning frameworks.
- Strong skills in collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and data analysis.
- Experience working with students involved in the juvenile justice system and/or returning
from alternative placements is preferred.
- Familiarity with outside resources for counseling (i.e. Southside Behavioral Health).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with compassion and
Professionalism.
FLSA: Exempt
Contract Days: 10 Months (same as teachers)