Interventionist

Chartwell School seeks a dedicated individual to support students with learning differences through active engagement, behavior management, and instructional assistance.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in professional development and extracurricular activities.
• Proactively manage student behavior according to shared expectations.
• Engage families and community members in the learning process.
• Maintain constant attention to and interaction with assigned student, including teaching play skills or preparing trials during student breaks.
• Deliver frequent approvals to students.
• Accurately record data and notes on targeted behaviors and any new observed behaviors.
• Work toward and complete training objectives.
• Assist with toileting and self-care needs of students.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment by picking up and cleaning as you go.
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling and student assignments.
• Stay current on programming/curriculum and adapt to program changes as they occur.
• Set and work toward ambitious behavioral and academic goals.
• Deliver community-based instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement and reinforce a consistently positive, creative, and solutions-oriented school culture.
• Run NET, DTT, and academic programs accurately according to curriculum.
• Accurately summarize and graph data.
• Accept and execute feedback from Executive Director, PATH Director, and BCBAs.
• Work as a teammate in the classroom and throughout Chartwell.
• Communicate concerns in a friendly and professional manner.
• Complete assigned chores before leaving to ensure center cleanliness.
• Arrive punctually at 8:00 AM, take a 30-minute lunch, and depart no earlier than 3:45 PM.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; preferred but not mandatory in Human or Social Services.
• A commitment to fulfill the school’s mission and vision.
• A passion for helping children and adults with learning differences.
• Experience working with children and/or adults with autism.
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• The desire to be part of a true Professional Learning Community.
• Flexibility, patience, perception, and empathy.
• A “Can-Do” attitude.
• Respect and courtesy toward students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to accept feedback from supervisors in a polite and constructive manner.
• Effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality about students and their families.
• Act as a positive role model and representative of Chartwell both at school and in the community.
• A strong desire to increase instructional efficacy by receiving and implementing feedback.
• An unwavering commitment to help each student excel behaviorally, academically, emotionally, and socially.

Skills

• Problem Solving/Decision Making: Assess needs and determine the best course of action.
• Monitoring: Track student progress and respond to unmet needs; ensure accuracy in service provision and billing.
• Planning: Establish effective objectives, priorities, and implementation plans; anticipate obstacles and consider alternatives.
• Coordination: Adjust casework to align efforts with other agencies for consistency and follow-up.
• Action Orientation: Take initiative rather than passively accepting situations; attempt to influence events to achieve goals.
• Work Commitment: Willingly commit extra effort and time; exhibit excellent time management and alignment with organizational goals.
• Oral and Written Communication: Use appropriate grammar and professionalism in all communications.
• Building Relationships: Establish rapport with provider agencies, staff, and administrative teams.
• Team Playing: Work cooperatively with other support coordinators and supervisors.
• Mission Advocacy: Identify with and communicate project and organizational objectives constructively.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly operate a computer and communicate with others via phone and in person.
• Frequently walk, sit, use hands, and lift/move lightweight items.
• Move independently within the facility and the community.
• Care for students in a professional and caring manner.

Schedule

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM with a 30-minute lunch break.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an environmentally controlled office setting and in the field.