Academic And Behavior Interventionist

Academic and Behavior Interventionist JobID: 1827

Position Type:

Educational Services/Academic and Behavior Interventionist

Date Posted:

6/5/2024

Location:

Desert Vista Elementary School

Date Available:

07/08/2024

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Job Title: Academic and Behavior Interventionist

Department: Desert Vista Elementary School

Reports To: Principal

Prepared By: Human Resources

Position Status: Full Time Position

Salary: $46,700 - $80,904 (Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.)

SUMMARY

Provides ongoing professional development support to instructional staff in the implementation of the academic standards and behavior supports. Monitors the outcomes of professional development training to identify future needs.

Interprets a variety of data from assessments and observations in order to identify ways to improve student achievement and behavior. Guides teachers through a process of reflection and continuous improvement.

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, an appropriate and current Arizona Teaching Certificate, and a valid Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance card. Preferred Education and/or Certification:

M.A. with emphasis in behavior, psychology, special education or related fields.M. A. with emphasis in educational administration or related fields. Supervisor or Educational Leadership certificate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following as well as other duties that may be assigned.

• Leads the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) on the school campus.

• Supports teachers in the implementation of academic standards as well as behavior interventions. Provides support in assessing effectiveness of implementation and assist with interpretation of data to make instructional and behavioral decisions.

• Observes classroom practices and gives immediate feedback to refine instructional/behavior approaches.

• Supports job-embedded, ongoing professional development of teachers, administrators, and other instructional staff.

• Connects classroom teachers to needed resources and supplemental materials.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of professional development needs based on classroom observations and student achievement results; both academically and behaviorally.

• Models desired "best practices" within teachers' classrooms.

• Provides support to parent education and other home/school connection initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To 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, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret educational periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of parents, teachers, children, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.