2026-27 Intervention Specialist 10 mo - Hazel Park Preparatory Academy

About the role

The Intervention Specialist plays a vital role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive school culture and climate. They proactively and intentionally establish, maintain, and repair relationships with students, staff, and families. They support tier 1 (schoolwide/universal), tier 2 (targeted/small group), and tier 3 (intensive/individual) academic, social emotional, and behavior supports and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Direct Student Support
• Support tier 1 (schoolwide/universal) systems, procedures, and practices.
• Coordinate the activities of programs to improve student achievement and/or behavior.
• Provide tutoring support and work direction to students in a variety of subject areas.
• Create/co-create success plans for students; facilitate, progress monitor, and document Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
• Facilitate and/or support the use of reset/calming/sensory spaces with clear structure, routines, and restorative expectations.
• Facilitate restorative chats, conversations, and repair/restore circles/conferences, and classroom re-entry meetings that support both teacher and student needs.
• Respond to support calls with the goal of restoration, reflection, and return to learning.
• Participate in welcome back meetings following dismissals and/or suspensions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of experience working with children or adolescents in educational, behavioral, or youth development settings; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic and/or behavioral intervention strategies.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work, human services, or a related field.
• Experience with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), PBIS, restorative practices, and trauma-informed care.
• Experience providing direct student support in academic or behavioral intervention programs.
• Experience facilitating restorative conversations, mediation, or conflict resolution.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and restorative practices.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, culturally responsive pedagogy, and trauma-informed practices.
• Knowledge of effective instructional and tutoring strategies across multiple subject areas.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques.
• Skill in building strong, trust-based relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting academic and behavioral data to inform interventions.
• Skill in facilitating restorative conversations, student success planning, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse audiences.
• Ability to model and coach classroom management strategies for licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings and contribute to schoolwide initiatives.
• Ability to adapt to changing student needs and shifting school priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations.

Benefits

Full salary schedule is listed in the Teachers contract. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance.