Afterschool Behavioral Intervention Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Afterschool Intervention Specialist will provide specialized support to students in grades TK – 5, determined by program need. The Intervention Specialist may support individuals and groups in the following areas: academic intervention, behavioral supports, or other special needs. This position is .75 (30hrs/week).

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCY FACTORS

• Completion of 48 college semester units or successful completion of the Instructional Aid (IA) exam required.
• Previous experience working with parents/caregivers and school day staff highly desirable.
• Experience working with preschool and/or elementary age students, specifically those from diverse, multi-lingual populations.
• Two years’ experience providing individual or group interventions to elementary aged students with special needs, behavioral or academic needs preferred.
• Strong student/group management and conflict resolution skills - restorative practices a plus.
• Excellent oral, computer & written communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to work as a team player; excellent time management and interpersonal skills; flexible; ability to listen and respond effectively; and ability to work in a fast-paced school environment.
• Spanish speaking preferred but not required.
• Reliable Transportation Required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and prepare academic or social emotional lesson plans for individuals or small groups based on their academic/social/emotional needs.
• Lead activities that support the needs of the students.
• Work with caregivers and school day staff to ensure student’s needs are being met in afterschool.
• Participate in staff meetings, COST meetings and parent meetings.
• Support student integration with other students and/or programming.
• Participate in specific trainings based on the population being served.
• Assess student needs, document services and evaluate progress.
• Communicate to parents/school day staff about student’s needs and progress.
• Provide consultation and training to afterschool instructors about intervention strategies.
• Create classroom curriculum for the general student population.
• Ability to use a variety of strategies and resources to engage students and their diverse needs (including trauma informed and social and emotional practices).

WORKING CONDITIONS and JOB SETTING

• Work hours vary depending on position and program site.
• In-person program hours are approximately M, T, TH, F 2:45-6:00 p.m. and W 1:00- 6:00 p.m.
• Virtual programming hours dependent on school site.
• Afterschool Intervention Specialists are allotted 60 minutes of prep time per day.
• Positions are from August through 2nd week in June.
• Work is mostly in a school setting.
• Periodic lifting up to 25 pounds is required.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Mental Health Care supports and services.
• Chiropractic and Acupuncture benefits included in Medical plans.
• Employer paid Basic Term Life/AD&D insurance; employee paid voluntary life insurance and AD&D (for employee, spouse and children if choose to elect).
• Accident, Critical illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage ( for employee, spouse and children if choose to elect ).
• Tax deferred FSA (flexible spending account) for Health Care and/or Child Care; commuter benefits for Transit and/or Parking expenses.
• 403b retirement program with an up to 4% Employer dollar to dollar Match after 1 year of employment.
• Prepaid Legal Consultation and Identity Theft Protection insurance.
• Pet Insurance to care for the four-legged family member(s).
• ScholarShare 529 Savings Plan for higher education expenses for the beneficiary includes employee, child or another family member, etc.