Intervention Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meet the following requirements to be highly qualified:

• Completed two years of study at an institute of higher learning
• or Associates degree
• or Passed WorkKeys test
• Ability to work successfully with students to improve their learning
• Ability to:
• Keep accurate records
• Work with others and take directions
• Keep information confidential
• Solve problems
• Communicate accurately and appropriately
• Interest in assessment of learning
• Flexible and open to new experiences
• Experience working with students preferred

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate as active member of Building Intervention Team
• Administer assessments to students
• Work directly with students, parents and teachers on prescriptive programming provided by Secondary Intervention Manager
• Provide feedback concerning student progress
• Gather and prepare materials used with their intervention students
• Maintain a daily activity log
• Cooperate in building initiatives as designed by principal and Secondary Intervention Manager
• Responsible to maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Any other duties as assigned by District Intervention Manager or building Principal

WORKING CONDITIONS – MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.  Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.  Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; content knowledge; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.  Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.  Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.  Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.  Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.  Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:  establishing and maintaining relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; and ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching.

RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and tracking budget expenditures.  Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions.  There is opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:  some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires sitting, walking and standing.  This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.  Noise level may vacillate from  quiet to loud in varying degrees.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Duties are performed mainly indoors and occasionally outdoors.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk and sit.    While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and educational equipment.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with students, the public and other staff.   

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.