Prevention Intervention Assistant HQ (35 hrs/wk 182 days) See add'l job info.

About the role

The Prevention/Intervention Assistant supports youth and families to promote academic success and increase graduation rates through a prevention-intervention model. The role involves implementing comprehensive student assistance programs in assigned schools to address issues of truancy and declining academic performance.

Responsibilities

• Function as a child advocate to promote acceptable school attendance for all students
• Assist school administration in establishing a Community Support Team
• Schedule ongoing meetings to review caseload progress
• Consult with school personnel to encourage early identification of students with a pattern of irregular or poor attendance
• Work as a mentor to one or more students throughout the school year
• Collaborate with school administration and teachers to identify students academically at risk and through the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process work together to provide additional instructional support
• Conduct home visits with the Community Intervention Team to identify reasons for insufficient attendance and promote support systems to change behavior
• Provide follow-up case management, on-going support, and feedback to schools and families
• Participate in MTSS/Case Review meetings as needed
• Work with school counselors to develop youth prevention/empowerment clubs
• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience with students or parents in school, or community agencies
• Basic parenting skills, student at-risk behavior, truancy, instructional practices including Nevada State Standards, District organizational structure and functioning, District and community resources as related to the position
• Successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, social work, human development and family studies, humanities, criminal justice or related field
• Experience working with at-risk students preferably in an educational setting
• Relevant experience in investigative work is helpful
• Communicating effectively with families, education personnel, various agencies and programs
• Recognizing and appreciating cultural differences, and maintaining respect for cultural different backgrounds
• Maintaining confidentiality of information
• Motivating youth, preparing and giving accurate written and/or reports
• Maintaining constructive relationships with those contacted at work
• Researching information and resources
• Analyzing problems and developing solutions
• Maintaining and following up on case load progress

Qualifications

• Highly Qualified Status (HQ)
• Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university
• Obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university
• Passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) with a score of at least 460

Skills

• Basic interviewing, counseling and casework principles and techniques
• Basic investigative techniques
• Report writing and record-keeping
• Laws, regulations and procedures affecting truancy issues
• Community resources

Benefits

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information

Pay

Grade 19
Sch A: $18.20 (entry step)
Sch B: $21.94 (entry step)
Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View the salary schedules here.

Schedule

This position is for the 2026/27 school year with an anticipated start date after August 1, 2026. This position is Title-funded and is contingent upon continued funding. The hiring administrator may retain incumbent for the duration of the grant without re-advertising.