Lawton Public Schools is Hiring a CRISIS INTERVENTIONIST Near Lawton, OK
Qualifications/RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, license, certification, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
48 College Credits or Para Professional certification.
Education or experience in working with counseling programs/juvenile detention centers/day or residential treatment facilities/children with behavior disorders and/or disabilities.
College/Vo-tech/Juvenile training a plus.
ResponsibilitiesApplicants employed in this position must be able to perform the following tasks and functions which are fundamental to the purpose of the position.
To provide positive experiences for students that will develop respect and appreciation for other students, teacher, staff and property
Monitor students in the classroom setting facilitating the completion of class assignments and a character education program
To promote experiences that will develop healthy, positive self-concepts in children that enables them to feel successful academically, personally and socially
To assist teachers in monitoring students behavior and taking appropriate steps to remove students from classroom, if necessary, for verbal or physical time out
To complete and maintain accurate and thorough behavior logs
To remain calm with verbally and physically aggressive children
To support learning experiences that will assist students in a successful return to the classroom setting
Maintains suitable supplies, tools, and equipment
To participate in staff development on behavior modification, behavior disorders, Crisis Prevention Institute Training, and other appropriate in-services