(Sowers) QBI-Intervention Specialist- BHSL, 2024-2025

(Sowers) QBI-Intervention Specialist- BHSL, 2024-2025

Job Title: Intervention Specialist - BHSL

Position Function: The Intervention Specialist will collaborate with educators in effecting positive behavior change in students by developing interventions, utilizing ACHIEVE resources, working with students who have violated the student code of conduct, connecting school/home/community in designing plans for support and working with staff in tracking data of students both behaviorally and academically.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a strong foundation in positive behavior supports
• Designs and implements multi-faceted behavior interventions based on data
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with parents and professionals
• Ability to collaborate with all members of the school community
• Demonstrates confidentiality when dealing with students, parents, and school employees
• Understands and works with the various support systems available in the school and community
• Understands and follows district policies and guidelines when dealing with violations of the student code of conduct
• Understands Special Education regulations including the Least Restrictive Behavior Intervention
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally charged situations
• Ability to coach others to apply effective behavior management techniques

Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Occasional visits to students' homes will be required in order to collect social history and complete paperwork with a student's family.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to walk long distances, respond rapidly in emergency situations, stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, reach overhead, lift, push, pull up to 20 pounds or more with assistance, work five days a week, up to seven hours or more per day, or as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven use of effective collaboration skills
• Proficient oral and written communication skills required
• Proficient personal relationship skills
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with students who demonstrate the need for intensive services
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and delivering training to meet the targeted needs of the identified audience
• Proficient problem solving skills
• Demonstrated acumen in completing tasks and dealing with situations related to the essential functions of the position
• Extensive knowledge and practice setting up structured environments
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Interrelations:

• Contact with students, personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the Building Principal in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Qualification Profile:

• Bachelor's Degree in either Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related subject required
• 2-3 Years experience in K-12 Education setting preferred

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt