Dodger Academy Behavior Interventionist JobID: 5218

Position Type:

Student Support Services/ Intervention Specialist

Date Posted:

9/5/2023

Location:

Butler Elementary School

Date Available:

10/01/2023

Behavior Interventionist - Dodger Academy

Supervisor: Director of Dodger Academy

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Job Summary

To provide social skills instruction, develop/facilitate behavioral management plans and implement crisis intervention services for Dodger Academy population. This position will work two hours per day.

Essential Functions

Respond immediately to crisis situations and implement de-escalation and crisis intervention methods as trained by the Fort Dodge Community School District.

Work with Dodger Academy Staff in an effort to assure ongoing assessment of social/emotional/behavioral strengths/weaknesses.

Develop and implement social skills curriculum.

Gather data in an effort to monitor student's behavioral progress as dictated by the identified student's Individual Education Plan and Behavior Intervention Plan.

Provide technical expertise to regular and special education personnel regarding behaviorally challenging students.

Encourage the families of the identified student to be involved in their student's education and process.

Participate in staffing and problem solving meetings upon request.

Model and coach school personnel on effective management and de-escalation techniques.

Complete individual logs and reports in a timely manner.

Attend work on a reliable and consistent basis.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a related field.

Two years of successful work experience in a position in education, social work, counseling, human services, or a related field.

Prefer experience providing services directly to students identified as having special needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of effective strategies to meet the needs of students with challenging behaviors.

Ability to engage and connect with students who are in crisis or have been traumatized.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of an educational team.

Ability to analyze data and determine appropriate interventions and programs for students at risk.

Ability to influence and guide educational professionals in the provision of services for at-risk students.

Ability to maintain composure and provide calm and unemotional intervention.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board finds acceptable.

Travel Requirements:

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of Time

Physical ActivityOccasionally(1%-32%)Frequently(33%-65%)Constantly(66%-100%)

Mobility--X

BendX--

Talk--X

Hear--X

Operate ComputerX--

Stationary Position-X-

Balance--X

Lift Up to 20 poundsX--

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Amount of Time

Working ConditionsOccasionally(1%-32%)Frequently(33%-65%)Constantly(66%-100%)

District Office Hours--X

Indoors--X

Weekends/Off ScheduleX--

Temperature Extremes X--

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Aaron Davidson, Executive Director Educational Services, 515-576-1161, adavidson@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District's Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Physical/Sexual Abuse Reporting The District's Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School EmployeesRoger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,rporter@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The alternate is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District's Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,rporter@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District's Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,rporter@fdschools.org. The Deputy Coordinator is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources. Both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

Rev. 7/2023

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.