Academic & Behavior Interventionist (Certified)

ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 
TITLE: Elementary Achievement & Behavior Interventionist (Certified)

STATUS/FLSA:   Full-time / Non-Exempt

PAY SCHEDULE/GROUP:  TEACHER SALARY SCEDULE

SUPERVISOR: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  190 Days. Salary determined by schedule set by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Principal.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
 
The job of Elementary Achievement & Behavior Interventionist was established for the purposes of effecting positive behavioral change in students, provide behavior interventions for identified students, support appropriate social and academic behavior, and increase social and academic success of students.  Responsible for monitoring student conduct, reinforcing positive expectations, assisting with student academic assignments, and maintaining student records. Also responsible for mentoring students, providing a positive role model, tutoring and providing academic assistance to ensure the student progresses in grade level standards.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

REQUIRED: At least a Bachleor Degree
PREFERRED: Experience working with primary/elementary school students
 
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:  Valid South Carolina Elementary Certification

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Acts as a mentor, promoting positive behavior and academic success.
• Establish rapport with students to motivate pupils in developing positive behavior, provide strategies for developing character and knowledge to ensure a safe orderly environment.
• Assist students with regular classroom assignments, provide individualized academic assistance, and supervise the completion of assignments provided by the instructors while helping students establish appropriate behavior patterns.
• Maintain constant monitoring with students unless relieved by appropriate school personnel, and supervise students’ restrooms and lunch breaks.
• Maintain constant communication with regular classroom teacher to ensure students are completing assignments, understanding concepts, and progressing appropriately.
• Maintain records of attendance and report to authorized school personnel.
• Focus on intervention planning for positive behavior development, academic engagement and achievement.
• Maintain high standards of student conduct and academic engagement, and enforce discipline as required, abiding by the rights of students within the confines of Board policy.
• Assume responsibilities determined by administrators when not assigned to class duty.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Knowledge of general office procedures and protocols
• Skills and ability to work with SmartBoard, Microsoft Office, and Outlook
• Ability to operate basic office equipment
• Ability to maintain a professional, positive attitude with students, parents and staff
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Knowledge and ability to understand and communicate effectively with students of various ages; Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USAGE: Use computers for data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, or Power School.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ACTIVITIES: Standing under 1/3 of the time; Walking 1/3 to 2/3 of the time; Sitting under 1/3 of the time; Gripping or feeling with hands 1/3 to 2/3 of the time; Reaching with hands and arms under 1/3 of the time; Climbing or balancing none of the time; Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling none of the time;  Talking or hearing over 2/3 of the time; Tasting or smelling none of the time.  LIFTING: Up to 10lbs none of the time; Up to 25lbs none of the time; Up to 50lbs none of the time; Up to 100lbs none of the time; More than 100lbs none of the time.    

VISION REQUIREMENTS:  No special vision requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND HAZARDS: Indoor Environment, Noise, Potential for violence/physical altercations.