What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Intervention Specialists (SIS)- Emotional Support - High School position at Penn Hills Senior High School?
The Penn Hills School District, located in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh is currently recruiting for 2 Student Intervention Specialists (SIS) - High School.
Position Summary
The Student Intervention Specialist (SIS) is responsible for collaborating with classroom teams in the development, implementation and monitoring of effective, individualized academic and behavioral programming for students. The SIS can be in the role of individualized student support and/or classroom support.
Essential Responsibilities
- To assure effective academic and behavioral health programming for each student which results in progress and program completion.
- To assure comprehensive documentation of all behavioral progress.
- To assure the continuous safety of all students.
- To assure the continuing development of professional skills.
Qualifications
- Clearances. Act 114 FBI, Act 34 PA Criminal History, Act 151 Child Abuse, Act 126 Mandated Reporter and any additional background checks/clearances required by Penn Hills School District.
- Education - Required High School diploma, Preferred BA in education, human services or related field, preferred experience working with at risk youth (emotional/behavioral)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting for extended period of time
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 25 pounds
- Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
- Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
- Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
- Hearing clearly
- Adequate vision to perform duties
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Penn Hills School District is an equal opportunity employer.